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.

Find information on San Jose, the closest major city/downtown area to your hotel.

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Area Events

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Other Costa Rica Events Calendar

1/1/09 to 12/31/09

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

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

Costa Rica Independence Day - Sept. 15 Annually

National Orchid Show - Mid March - Annually

Puntarenas Day - Virgin of the Sea - Saturday closest to July 16 - Annually

Day of Juan Santamaria Celebrations - April 11 - Annually

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Area Tour Services

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Canopy Tour - Zip Line

  • Los Suenos Tours
  • 506 2630 9058

Carara National Park

  • Carara National Park
  • Los Suenos Tours
  • 506 2630 9058

Manuel Antonio National Park

  • Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Los Suenos Tours
  • 506 2630 9058

Tortuga Island Cruise

  • Tortuga Island
  • Los Suenos Tours
  • 506 2630 9058

Turubari Park

  • Los Suenos Tours
  • 506 2630 9058

White Water Rafting

  • Los Suenos Tours
  • 506 2630 9058

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.

Los Suenos Marriott® Ocean & Golf Resort

800 MTS West from Herradura entrance Playa Herradura, 5024005 Costa Rica

  • Phone:  506 2630 9000
  • Fax 506 2630 9090
  • Sales:  506 2298 0000 ext. 808
  • Toll-free:  1 888 236 2427

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