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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
"This hotel is very clean with big rooms and very close to the airport. The shuttle service is good. Parking at the hotel for the week of our travel was included which was very nice. We would definitely stay here again for the convenience to the airport."
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Barceló San José

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
"The staff was very nice and helpful. I love the whole environment ❤️💯."
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Where to stay in La Mandarina

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 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.

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.












