Visitor's Guide: San Jose

Costa Rica local attractions

Costa Rica local attractions

Welcome to San José, the home to two universities and the center of the transportation of Costa Rica. A mixture of old and new, the city offers modern conveniences and is surrounded by a picturesque and tropical environment.

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Other San Jose Costa Rica Events

1/1/09 to 12/31/09

Holy Week - Semana Santa - March / April - Annually

St. Joseph's Day (San Jose) - March 19 - Annually

Costa Rica Independence Day - Sept. 15 - Annually

San Jose Int'l Arts Festival - November - Annually

National Orchid Show - Mid March - Annually

San Jose Holiday Carnival

12/27/2009

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Area Tour Services

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Arenal Volcano & Tabacon Hot Springs

  • Arenal Volcano
  • TAM Travel
  • 506 298 0170

Cafe Britt Coffee Tour

  • Cafe Britt Plantation
  • TAM Travel
  • 506 298 0170

Canopy Experience

  • TAM Travel
  • 506 298 0170

Pacuare White Water rafting

  • Pacuare River
  • TAM Travel
  • 506 298 0170

Poas Volcano National Park

  • Poas National Park
  • TAM Travel
  • 506 298 0170

Tortuga Island -Calypso Cruise

  • Tortuga Island
  • TAM Travel
  • 506 298 0170

Identification of these resources is solely for the convenience of our guests. Neither Marriott International, Inc. nor any of its affiliates or franchisees endorses or is a sponsor of these resources.

Costa Rica Marriott® Hotel San Jose

700 Metros Oeste De La Firestone San Jose, Costa Rica

  • Phone:  506 2298 0000
  • Fax 506 2298 0011
  • Sales:  506 2298 0808
  • Toll-free:  1 888 236 2427

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Reservations by Phone

To make reservations by phone, call 1-800-228-9290 in the USA and Canada (or any of our worldwide reservation telephone numbers ).

San Jose Weather:

November 6, 2009

  • AM Scattered Thunderstorms / PM Thunderstorms Early
  • Hi:80F |26C
  • Low:57F |13C