La Mandarina Travel Guide
San José
Visit La Mandarina
Things to do

San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour

San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

White Water Rafting Pacuare River with Lunch From San Jose

Irazú Volcano Half Day Trip & Virgin of the Angels Basilica
Top hotels in La Mandarina

Barceló San José
"10/10"
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
"Loved the location the rooms the gym the staff Starbucks and food trucks"
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
"The hotel was wonderful!!! The restaurant 😍 we had a really good time"
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
"The room and the Staff were excellent. The dinner, not so much. At the suggestion of the waiter, my daughter and I ordered the rib eye dinner. Med rare. Ours were over cooked and cold. I didn’t eat more than two bites. They did credit me for my meal. Other meals we had there had always been quite ..."
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
"Broken shower door. Run-down feeling."
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú
Where to stay in La Mandarina

La California
Check out the restaurants, shopping and museums while spending some time in La California. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or National Theater of Costa Rica.

Barrio Escalante
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Escalante and surrounding area, you can visit San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica.

La Sabana
While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

Hospital
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Melico Salazar Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Carmen
While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and National Center of Art and Culture.












