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Visitor's Guide: San Jose

Costa Rica Travel, water rafting and other attractions near San Jose

Costa Rica Travel, water rafting and other attractions near San Jose

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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Area Events

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San Jose Int'l Arts Festival - November - Annually

San Jose Holiday Carnival - Dec. 27 - Annually

San Jose Costa Rica Events Calendar

01/01/2009 to 12/31/2009

A T Rex Named Sue- Avenida Escazu (1 miles S)

11/24/2009 to 02/28/2010

Holy Week - Semana Santa - Mid March / Mid April - annually

Saint Joseph's Day - March 19 - Annually

National Orchid Show - Mid March - Annually

Costa Rica Independence Day - Sept. 15 - Annually

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Area Tour Services

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Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs

  • Arenal Volcano
  • Swiss Travel
  • 506 2282 4898

Authentic Costa Rican Night

  • Tiquicia
  • Swiss Travel
  • 506 2282 4898

Irazu Volcano and Sarapiqui

  • Several locations
  • Swiss Travel
  • 506 2282 4898

Poas Doka Sarchi

  • Poas Volcano
  • Swiss Travel
  • 506 2282 4898

Rafting-Pacuare and Sarapiqui River

  • Pacuare and Sarapiqui
  • Swiss Travel
  • 506 2282 4898

Tortuga Island Cruise

  • Tortuga Island
  • Swiss Travel Costa Rica
  • 506 2282 4898

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Courtyard® by Marriott® San Jose Escazu

Autopista Prospero Fernandez, Calle Marginal N, Plaza Itskatzu San Jose, 10201 Costa Rica

  • Phone:  506 2208 3000
  • Fax :  506 2588 2337
  • Sales:  506 2298 0808
  • Toll-free:  1 888 236 2427

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San Jose Weather:

  • December 1, 2009
  • AM Isolated Thunderstorms / PM Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Hi:77F |25C
  • Low:58F |14C