Top Things to do in Province of San Jose
10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Province of San Jose That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Province of San Jose, Costa Rica including Batsu, Teatro Nacional Costa Rica, Museo de Arte Costarricense, Jade Museum, Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, Universidad de Costa Rica, Museo de los Ninos, Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo, Puentes Colgantes del Arenal, Carara National Park.
Restaurants in Province of San Jose
1. Batsu
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 100 reviews
In the Batsú Gardens every detail has been intentionally designed for birding and bird photography. We have created a natural space that combines all the necessary ingredients resulting in a site where you can comfortably observe and photograph birds while adding new species to your life list.
Reviewed By victorbJ7550BU
Excelent Personal attention... Marvelous variety of Birds The only place in Costa Rica build specially for Birds watch and photogrphy Friendly atmosfere ans one of the must beautiful place and Great weather Thanks to all the personal for the good attention
2. Teatro Nacional Costa Rica
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,540 reviews
Since 1897, this elegant theater has been a source of pride.
Reviewed By stjepkog - Gela, Italy
If You Have More then a Day - Visit the Teatro Nacional Costa Rica - It is a Beautiful Theater Built in the 19th Century - Take a Guided Tour.
3. Museo de Arte Costarricense
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 357 reviews
This museum displays works by local artists.
Reviewed By CathyPar
Although this is only small, the building itself is beautiful ( formerly the San José airport) and contains some excellent examples of Costa Rican art including several impressive sculptures in the outside exhibition area.
4. Jade Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,301 reviews
The Jade Museum and of precolumbian culture is positioned as an innovative state-of-the-art cultural proposal in the protection and conservation of archaeological heritage in Central America. Located in the center of Costa Rics's capital, the building was especially constructed to house the museum's collection, its architecture evoking a cut jade block. Its five levels exhibit objects crafted by artisans specialized in solving their daily subsistence needs, their spiritual and political world.
Reviewed By jbourgeo - Seattle, United States
This museum, also reviewed by Trip Advisor visitors under its name, Museo de Jade (ha-day), has an overwhelming collection of jade and pottery (and a few gold works) recovered from parts of Costa Rica. At first I was a bit frustrated by the volume of materials without much information, until I learned that there were supposed to be (and are) computer screens/kiosks which will tell you more; many of them were not working, but many were (I learned). In any case, soon I was immersed in the experience, as there are many informative displays, including dioramas. The "day" and "night" exhibits, and the "memories" exhibit, are stunning. I spent more time than most people (based on being "passed" many times), I was enthralled. Do allow at least a couple hours. There are quite a few activities for young people, I think it's a good family museum, overall. Spanish is of course the dominant language, but there are many signs and subtitles in English. In sum, this museum helped me realize just how complex and complete pre-Columbian Costa Rican culture was. Fascinating art and artisanry, you will make an authentic connection with these peoples.
5. Pre-Columbian Gold Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,405 reviews
A large collection of indigenous gold art.
Reviewed By F912ZCjosem
It's an excellent option while in San Jose. In particular, during rainy days. This attraction is very affordable and will entertain you and your family for 3-5 hours. I've spent 5 hours in there, but you can make this attraction as long or as short as you want. However, it's a very interesting collection.
6. Universidad de Costa Rica
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 198 reviews
7. Museo de los Ninos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 437 reviews
Reviewed By kingmodiddy - San Diego, United States
This museum blew us away it was unexpected we had some extra time in San Jose with my four-year-old son they had 2 zip lines going across the upper part of the museum as well as two suspended walkways very safe they put on harnesses attach the lines as well as helmets staff on either end of the obstacles. There was a cars movie themed area with all of the cars from the movie and lots of different rooms that showed the historical prison cells it used to be. Highly recommend
8. Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 329 reviews
Reviewed By judybS8317YH - Annapolis Royal, Canada
Beautiful hike in the thick forest protected from the rain. We had rain and sun and a beautiful morning. First hike is about an hour, second one across the highway about 30 min. The friendly ranger pointed out a three toed sloth in a tree near the parking lot . Pack a lunch as there are picnic tables, bathrooms and drinking water.
9. Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By JazzyMunoz
Everyone said this would be super touristy, but honestly I loved it. It was full of wildlife. Our guide was great (I can't remember his name, Nochi?). We saw many different birds, wild boars, monkeys and a pit viper snake. There are some beautiful waterfalls too. The bridges are scary but awesome.
10. Carara National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 736 reviews
Carara National Park is south of the Rio Tarcoles and 15 km north of Jaco Dentral. It boasts of a large population of breeding scarlet macaws, capuchin monkeys, anteaters, parrots, aracaris, kingfishers old growth forest and is a transistional forest supporting both Amazonian and Mesoamerican habitats.
Reviewed By minksd
We had an excellent, bird-watching-focused morning in Carara National Park with guide Maurice Vasquez, reachable at cell (506) 8889-6061. We met him the prior day at park headquarters, arranged to meet the next morning upon park opening, paid a deposit, and got his guide license info and phone number. As planned the next morning we set off with him from the main parking lot, going to the trailhead a kilometer north on Rte 34, and spending the morning in that area with its mostly flat packed dirt trails, dry in this season, and shaded by tree canopy. He had the essential equipment (spotting scope, bird book and apps) and was joined by his brother, also a skilled birder, and with the extra eyes and ears, we located about 45 bird species, along with monkeys, bats, and forest floor small mammals. Maurice regularly guides in this park so has excellent local information such as where to find various birds, and knew that the lagoon showing on park maps is mostly dry and not worth targeting to see water-seeking bird species. Maurice also suggested we visit a nearby neighborhood outside the park where he found two species of owls perched for the day. Apart from his birding skills, and near fluency in English and German, Maurice was collegial with other guides encountered along trails, sharing information on where birds could be spotted, and helped other park visitors locate birds well-camouflaged in the forest growth, which made for a very companionable morning.
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