Top Things to do in Province of San Jose
The 5 Best Gardens in Province of San Jose, Costa Rica
Discover the best top things to do in Province of San Jose, Costa Rica including Batsu, Garden House Observatory and Cafe, Casa Alegria, Feathers Garden, Jardines Secretos.
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. Garden House Observatory and Cafe
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Garden House es un Café y sitio de interés para las aves, a 1535 msnm y ubicados en la Zona Sur de Costa Rica, se pueden observar diversidad de especies en una mezcla de ambientes inigualables. (tenemos 170 especies registradas hasta ahora). Nuestro local es totalmente accesible, por lo que somos una opción para las personas con menos movilidad, o aquellos que solo necesitan descansar las piernas.
Reviewed By quilterteacher - North Myrtle Beach, United States
We stopped here, for breakfast, on our way back from visiting Cloudbridge. Chris and Martin were gracious hosts and while we relaxed in their beautiful cafe, enjoying the art, flowers and birds, sipping excellent local coffee, our breakfast was prepared for us. The bread here is outstanding and baked inhouse. Our scrambled eggs, with tomatoes, were delicious, and I enjoyed them so much that I forgot to take a photo. An added delicious touch was the pesto, made with basil grown in their gardens. We highly recommend Garden House and plan to return frequently!
3. Casa Alegria
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By mustfindrunningtrail
What a crazy hidden gem. My spouse and I stopped by just after seeing it on the way up to Cirripo Cloudbridge. We stopped by to see the butterflies but were too late (it was 4pm and you really want to see them in the morning) but we got food and I had the tastiest wrap (it was really more like an elaborate quesadilla) I might have ever had as well as a really good salad. They also did homemade gelato with both traditional and tropical flavors like passion fruit. We talked with the small community of kinda hippie-ish (for lack of a better word) expats that gathers around there, and they were some very interesting, accommodating, and amazing people. We ended up talking to them for a while. So we went back the next day and saw the butterflies. That was fantastic, they also sell it as an all-day pass with the idea that you'll see the butterflies, caterpillars, and cocoons in the morning and then come back later to see the progress on the cocoons and metamorphosis. The owner gave us the location of an awesome local swimming hole on the river within walking distance, and we made a day out of it that way. The place has food, dessert, a butterfly dome, a really fun playground for kids, a garden with a hammock, and live music in some evenings. Initially we thought the prices were slightly high, but just given what they place had to offer, I think they're 100% reasonable. This was a big highlight for our trip. Be sure to ask about local swimming holes as well.
4. Feathers Garden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Feathers Bird Garden is a carefully designed garden, where we attract some of the most beautiful birds that live in and migrate through the Cordillera de Talamanca. Tanagers, oriols, woodpeckers, hummingbirds, come to our fruit trees and bird feeders. Wether you are birder, photographer or simply a nature lover, you will love to spend hours here, taking pictures even with your phone!!
5. Jardines Secretos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Q9951RCmichaeld
If you are in San Gerardo, the Secret Gardens is a must-stop for lunch or dinner. The food is absolutely delicious, the owners are incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the gardens themselves are breathtaking and gorgeous. Make sure you spend enough time there to walk through the entire grounds. Bird watching from the dining area and make sure you try the empanadas!
