- €102Median price
- 790Bookable tours
- 4.80Rating
- 16,309traveller reviews
Top experiences in San Jose
Ranked the way travellers actually book them. Prices are the lowest available per person and update with the catalogue.
San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets
Free cancellation
From€29
View details€31Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience
Free cancellation
From€163
View detailsFrom San Jose: Zipline, Horseback, ATV, Surfing, & Chocolate Tour
Free cancellation
From€151
View detailsLa Paz Waterfall Gardens and Wildlife Refuge Tour from San Jose
Free cancellation
From€119
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What things cost in San Jose
Prices in San Jose spread far wider than any single "from" figure suggests, and 96% of the catalogue can be cancelled free of charge. So the useful question is not what the cheapest ticket costs, but which band buys which kind of day.
That is in line with Costa Rica as a whole, so price alone should not decide where you spend your days.
- €28Cheapest reviewed option
- €52A quarter cost under · Entry tickets and self-guided walks
- €102Half cost under · Guided group tours
- €149Three quarters cost under · Small-group, private and day trips
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Understand San Jose
San Jose has 1,013,240 residents across 467 km². Below, the districts travellers actually use to orient themselves, and what each part of the city is known for.
| Population | 1,013,240 |
|---|---|
| Area | 467 km² |
Other destinations in Costa Rica
Compare San Jose with the rest of the country before locking your route — the catalogue size and price gap between neighbouring cities is often larger than travellers expect.
| Destination | Bookable tours | Median price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Fortuna | 914 | €65 | 4.88 |
| Playa Flamingo | 821 | €112 | 4.82 |
| Tamarindo | 659 | €106 | 4.76 |
| Playa Hermosa | 538 | €128 | 4.76 |
| Liberia | 417 | €137 | 4.81 |
| Quepos | 345 | €73 | 4.87 |
| Jaco | 229 | €87 | 4.83 |
| Puntarenas | 227 | €65 | 4.72 |
| Monteverde | 215 | €49 | 4.71 |
| Alajuela | 196 | €112 | 4.80 |
| Limon | 179 | €74 | 4.85 |
| Sámara | 94 | €60 | 4.78 |
Frequently asked questions
Which attraction in San Jose should be booked first?
Book first whatever has timed entry or a daily visitor cap — those sell out and leave only the expensive options. Open-air sights rarely need advance booking.
How many attractions in San Jose are worth a dedicated visit?
We list the ones with enough traveller reviews to compare honestly. Anything below that threshold usually means too little data to say whether an option is good or simply new.
Is San Jose expensive compared with the rest of Costa Rica?
The median experience in San Jose is €102, against €102 across Costa Rica. The cheapest paid option we track in San Jose is €28.
How far ahead should I book in San Jose?
For the highest-review sights, book before you travel: they run on timed entry and the good slots go first. For everything else, 96% of the catalogue allows free cancellation, so booking early carries no real penalty.
How many things are there to do in San Jose?
790 bookable experiences in San Jose, carrying 16,309 traveller reviews between them, with an average rating of 4.80.