San José Travel Guide
Costa Rica
San José is Costa Rica’s inland capital and largest city, with a population of 339,581. It is the country’s main urban centre and a practical base for exploring Costa Rica beyond the city.
Most international visitors arrive through Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), which serves San José. The city is not directly beside the coast, and there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so beach trips require travelling farther from the capital.
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Pays in CRC
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 911
Dial code +506
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Costa Rica for good service. While not mandatory, it's a common way to show appreciation in the service industry.
Best time to visit San José
Jan
26°8Feb
26°5Mar
28°10Apr
28°11May
27°24Jun
25°28Jul
25°24Aug
25°27Sep
25°29Oct
24°30Nov
24°25Dec
25°11Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in San José
Teatro Popular Melico Salazar
theatre venue
1.4 km
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum
museum
1.7 km
Museo de Arte y Diseño Contemporáneo
art museum
2.2 km
Museo De Los Niños
history museum
1.8 km
Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle
science museum
2.2 km
Museo de Numismática
museum
1.7 km
Comunidad PAS
christian place of worship
2 km
Galería Talentum
art gallery
2.2 km
Getting there
Juan Santamaria International Airport · 14.7 km
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