Unique things to do in San José
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Unique things to do in San José

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Bar Crawl in downtown San José
Staying in San Jose and looking for an affordable, fun, safe and inclusive night out? This 3-hour BarCrawl in San Jose everything you need to have a great time, live our nightlife as a true local and safely moving throughout one of our most popular, best-known bar districts. During this tour, we will visit the most popular bars and clubs in town! Each of the bars will have a different atmosphere than the last. Come out and meet people from all over at an affordable price! Our customers speak for us, check out our reviews below! ***If you wish to request safe roundtrip private transportation to and from the tour for an added cost, please reach out to us your hotel name or exact address and we will provide a quote. Follow us on IG: barcrawl cr --- Note: We do not discriminate on gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or nationality. We welcome everyone to join us and also expect that all of our guests share our commitment to respect diversity and inclusion.
Bites & Sights Walking San Jose Experience
If you want to get to know San Jose as a local and taste its flavors, nothing could get you closer to authentic San Jose than walking through the streets and the markets with a local as they show you the anecdotes and outs of daily life. On this experience you’ll get up close and personal with Costa Rican life, through local food, history, culture and even the herbal remedies of folk medicine. Enjoy a hands-on lesson on exotic plants, fruits, vegetables, and more in the Borbon Market. From here, we’ll take a stroll through the vibrant Central Market, tasting caldosa (ceviche) and continuing along local roads towards the the Cathedral, National Theater, and the beautiful parks Morazan, will help you get to know the country and its rich history and from this experience, you’ll have another sense , taste to get more in tune with San Jose. For the end visit Mr. Sloth Coffee Shop a store where you will find gourmet coffees and chocolates produced by women, in this special place tasting and learn to prepare coffee, enjoy a tamal , cooked by local families and wrapped in a banana leaf, learn how to make plantain empanadas with cheese, and try our famous Agua de Sapo, make with sugar cañe, lemon and ginger.
Eat & make chocolates at local Factory
You will have a chocolate class and you will be able to taste the different products of chocolate production: cacao fruit, roasted and unroasted seed, cacao nibs, cocoa powder and ancestral cacao beverage. Then... hands into chocolate... you wil learn the way we make our modern chocolates. We will start with pure cacao to obtain cacao paste of concentrations from 70%, 75%, 85% and 100%. With this you will make different kinds of chocolates combining with fresh local ingredients and our own chocolate fillings and then just create your own chocolates. Finally we will give ecofriendly packaging materials so that you take home your own chocolate creations and share your souvernir from Costa Rica.
Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfall experience
We will leave from the meeting point that you chose (there are 3) to the Poás Volcano National Park, which is 1 hour away, when we arrive at the parking lot we will walk 20 minutes to reach the Poás Volcano Crater, which has the largest geyser in the world, we will be there for about 30 minutes, then we will walk 15 minutes to the Botos lagoon (we will be there for about 15 minutes), which was a volcano that, being inactive, became a lagoon, we will return from these two places to the parking lot (there is a cafeteria and souvenir shop) and we will go to the waterfall La Paz is 40 minutes away, we will be there for approximately 30 minutes and then we will return to the meeting point (1 hour). This tour allows you to know all the details of this historic volcano (people who do not belong to the tour, try to get closer to ask questions, because they do not have enough information, I also monitor the weather and the cameras, to decide what we visit first, the volcano or waterfall, usually 90% of my tours can see it. We also make stops at viewpoints, tasting places, having a coffee or a meal, the tour is flexible. * In this experience the 20% commission from Airbnb platform, parking lot and 13% taxes are included in total cost, if you want a discount, you can make the reservation in my webpage(same cancellation rules). Search in G00GLE: Innovative Tours of Costa Rica
Hike in Tapir mountain and its waterfall
We’ll go to the cloud-forest in the mountains of Heredia on a LEVEL 3** hike that features a beautiful waterfall and amazing landscapes. We’ll meet in Heredia city center and drive to a Protected Area where we’ll trek through a recovered cloud-forest with exuberant vegetation and lesser fauna. We’ll visit a waterfall and if you’re up for it, swim in the pure, chill, mountain water! After exploring the upper layers of the forest from atop a lookout point, we’ll head back to town to recover and enjoy a "casado" in a typical lunch PLEASE READ THESE FACTS ATTENTIVELY ** ¨Level 3 hike¨ means: 3 out of 10 in difficulty. A ninety minutes hike with good inclines, some stamina is required. You need to stay hydrated. good for some kids and teens, not for beginners ** We’ll drive 11 Km (7 miles) to the FOREST and we’ll hike about 2 hours and a half. This experience takes 4 hours starting at 8:00 am. ** This 3 Km hike has a 160 meters altitude gain (1.9 miles hike in 525 feet incline). ** The trail is not paved and does not have handrails. Some rocky, steep or muddy terrain must be expected. ** Do not sign up if you have important knee problems, you are not moderately in shape or you never take walks. ** You should arrive to the meeting point by your own means. ** Also read "THINGS TO KNOW" for more info (in the last section). Please.

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San Jose Walking Tour
“The best way to start or end your trip in Costa Rica.” If you want to get to know San Jose thoroughly and taste its flavors, see its unique architecture and get to know its history, this is the tour you are looking for! The plan is to show her around the city, chat, and have coffee as if we've been friends for a long time. We will leave from the Steinvorth Building towards the birth point of Villa Nueva de la Boca del Monte de San Joseph (colonial name of the current Costa Rican capital), to walk through historical points and places of transcendent facts for our country. It is a route based on details, history, anecdotes, places little known by the tourist, complemented by the entrance to heritage buildings and public and private spaces, plazas, cafes, among others. Iconic places in town like National Theater, Central Market or Cathedral. Ideal for photographing and being able to walk around the city and identify its main points, bus stops, shops, markets and everything you need to get around San José. In two and half hours we will give you a perspective that few can give you and that will show you why San José was a great city and why they called it "the little Paris". Even when it rains, we'll have a tour. We will go through San Jose, in some areas of its four historic districts (Carmen, Merced, Hospital and Cathedral).
Night Walking Tour & Farm to Table Dinner Cocktail Classes
Immerse yourself in the culture and history of the city. Explore San Jose by Night, complete with local markets, cultural icons, and a tasty dinner with wine! Starting with the Central Market, which, is the only way to learn about the city’s food. Stroll the market with your local guide and get to know the secret uses of the roots, herbs, fruit common in local cuisines, including ingredients that will play a role in your authentic Costa Rican dinner later. We'll make our way down Central Avenue, learning about the city’s history and anecdotes, as well as visiting one of the most architecturally beautiful buildings, the National Theatre. From there, our appreciation for San Jose’s historical architecture continues, walk through Morazán Park and we will visit Mr. Sloth Coffee Shop to make and taste delicious cocktails. We’ll continue with a walk by the Metallic Building, then on to Spain Park for a fantastic view of the Yellow House. We'll be spending the rest of the evening at a favorite dinner at a farm to table private home dinning. This cozy establishment offers the best prehispanic food menu , a unique space that offers art, culture, history as well as fine dining.
Sloths & Wilderness, Expert guided Nature Stroll in San Jose
This is the MUST-DO experience in SJO for nature lovers! We will explore the hidden ecosystem resting inside the University of Costa Rica's campus, the first public university in the country, by the hand of the young biologists who study here. Be ready for amazing bird-watching, curious insects, all sorts of tropical plants and the cherry on top of the cake: the small population of sloths living wild and free on the campus' gardens. Many times we will try some wild berries and smell all sorts of barks and flowers. We'll be talking about art, history, indigenous culture, and most of all, nature. This is a full senses experience so you will get to see, touch, smell, taste, and listen to nature thriving amidst our country's biggest city. *** From May to November we recommend booking on the morning slot due to rainy afternoons, however, the afternoons are also great DISCLAIMER: This is not a Recue Center or Sloth Sactuary Tour. You will not be able to touch them, if found, the sloths will be seen in their natural habitat, which means most of the time they will be sleeping on the trees. Still, our experience is your best option at San Jose if you're a true nature lover. This is a 2,5h walking tour, some parts will be exposed to intense sunlight. Not a heavy walk, but please consider your physical condition
Storytelling and street food, muy Tuanis experience
MUY TUANIS Costa Rican storytelling! Come and learn with your host about the streetfood and history of Costa Rica. Rodrigo your host have a passion for history, people and the gastromy of this contry after years of walk in San Jose he knows great hidden spots for eat some of the best street food in the city. Your journey begins right at Nacional Teatro, rodrigo will pick you up and you will walk aroud tasting and explained to you what are you eating . Be ready for your strange thing of the day! in this experience you will have a lot of that... Give us the chance to share with you this muy TUANIS experience and some Tico Storytelling …see you soon. Pura vida! Other things to note Remember it gets dark around 6:20 so bring a layer for temperature and if bad weather a raincoat Eat ligth before you get the experience!
Enjoy and discover San Jose
We will have the oportunity of travel and discover the city of San Jose through the history behind of historical buildings,parks and places in the central areas of San Jose and surroundings .

Activities near top attractions

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National Stadium62 locals recommend
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Things to do near Sabana

Bar Crawl in downtown San José
Staying in San Jose and looking for an affordable, fun, safe and inclusive night out? This 3-hour BarCrawl in San Jose everything you need to have a great time, live our nightlife as a true local and safely moving throughout one of our most popular, best-known bar districts. During this tour, we will visit the most popular bars and clubs in town! Each of the bars will have a different atmosphere than the last. Come out and meet people from all over at an affordable price! Our customers speak for us, check out our reviews below! ***If you wish to request safe roundtrip private transportation to and from the tour for an added cost, please reach out to us your hotel name or exact address and we will provide a quote. Follow us on IG: barcrawl cr --- Note: We do not discriminate on gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or nationality. We welcome everyone to join us and also expect that all of our guests share our commitment to respect diversity and inclusion.
Bites & Sights Walking San Jose Experience
If you want to get to know San Jose as a local and taste its flavors, nothing could get you closer to authentic San Jose than walking through the streets and the markets with a local as they show you the anecdotes and outs of daily life. On this experience you’ll get up close and personal with Costa Rican life, through local food, history, culture and even the herbal remedies of folk medicine. Enjoy a hands-on lesson on exotic plants, fruits, vegetables, and more in the Borbon Market. From here, we’ll take a stroll through the vibrant Central Market, tasting caldosa (ceviche) and continuing along local roads towards the the Cathedral, National Theater, and the beautiful parks Morazan, will help you get to know the country and its rich history and from this experience, you’ll have another sense , taste to get more in tune with San Jose. For the end visit Mr. Sloth Coffee Shop a store where you will find gourmet coffees and chocolates produced by women, in this special place tasting and learn to prepare coffee, enjoy a tamal , cooked by local families and wrapped in a banana leaf, learn how to make plantain empanadas with cheese, and try our famous Agua de Sapo, make with sugar cañe, lemon and ginger.
San Jose Walking Tour
“The best way to start or end your trip in Costa Rica.” If you want to get to know San Jose thoroughly and taste its flavors, see its unique architecture and get to know its history, this is the tour you are looking for! The plan is to show her around the city, chat, and have coffee as if we've been friends for a long time. We will leave from the Steinvorth Building towards the birth point of Villa Nueva de la Boca del Monte de San Joseph (colonial name of the current Costa Rican capital), to walk through historical points and places of transcendent facts for our country. It is a route based on details, history, anecdotes, places little known by the tourist, complemented by the entrance to heritage buildings and public and private spaces, plazas, cafes, among others. Iconic places in town like National Theater, Central Market or Cathedral. Ideal for photographing and being able to walk around the city and identify its main points, bus stops, shops, markets and everything you need to get around San José. In two and half hours we will give you a perspective that few can give you and that will show you why San José was a great city and why they called it "the little Paris". Even when it rains, we'll have a tour. We will go through San Jose, in some areas of its four historic districts (Carmen, Merced, Hospital and Cathedral).
Sloths & Wilderness, Expert guided Nature Stroll in San Jose
This is the MUST-DO experience in SJO for nature lovers! We will explore the hidden ecosystem resting inside the University of Costa Rica's campus, the first public university in the country, by the hand of the young biologists who study here. Be ready for amazing bird-watching, curious insects, all sorts of tropical plants and the cherry on top of the cake: the small population of sloths living wild and free on the campus' gardens. Many times we will try some wild berries and smell all sorts of barks and flowers. We'll be talking about art, history, indigenous culture, and most of all, nature. This is a full senses experience so you will get to see, touch, smell, taste, and listen to nature thriving amidst our country's biggest city. *** From May to November we recommend booking on the morning slot due to rainy afternoons, however, the afternoons are also great DISCLAIMER: This is not a Recue Center or Sloth Sactuary Tour. You will not be able to touch them, if found, the sloths will be seen in their natural habitat, which means most of the time they will be sleeping on the trees. Still, our experience is your best option at San Jose if you're a true nature lover. This is a 2,5h walking tour, some parts will be exposed to intense sunlight. Not a heavy walk, but please consider your physical condition
Night Walking Tour & Farm to Table Dinner Cocktail Classes
Immerse yourself in the culture and history of the city. Explore San Jose by Night, complete with local markets, cultural icons, and a tasty dinner with wine! Starting with the Central Market, which, is the only way to learn about the city’s food. Stroll the market with your local guide and get to know the secret uses of the roots, herbs, fruit common in local cuisines, including ingredients that will play a role in your authentic Costa Rican dinner later. We'll make our way down Central Avenue, learning about the city’s history and anecdotes, as well as visiting one of the most architecturally beautiful buildings, the National Theatre. From there, our appreciation for San Jose’s historical architecture continues, walk through Morazán Park and we will visit Mr. Sloth Coffee Shop to make and taste delicious cocktails. We’ll continue with a walk by the Metallic Building, then on to Spain Park for a fantastic view of the Yellow House. We'll be spending the rest of the evening at a favorite dinner at a farm to table private home dinning. This cozy establishment offers the best prehispanic food menu , a unique space that offers art, culture, history as well as fine dining.

Things to do near Rohrmoser

Eat & make chocolates at local Factory
You will have a chocolate class and you will be able to taste the different products of chocolate production: cacao fruit, roasted and unroasted seed, cacao nibs, cocoa powder and ancestral cacao beverage. Then... hands into chocolate... you wil learn the way we make our modern chocolates. We will start with pure cacao to obtain cacao paste of concentrations from 70%, 75%, 85% and 100%. With this you will make different kinds of chocolates combining with fresh local ingredients and our own chocolate fillings and then just create your own chocolates. Finally we will give ecofriendly packaging materials so that you take home your own chocolate creations and share your souvernir from Costa Rica.
Poas volcano tour
I'll handle everything from picking you up from your hotel (whether you're in San Jose, Heredia, or Alajuela) to securing your tickets for the volcano, leaving you free to simply book the experience and relish the trip. During our journey to the volcano, we'll make several stops to immerse ourselves in the local culture. We'll visit a quaint local coffee shop, where you can savor some of the finest brews in the area. Additionally, we'll pause at a charming souvenir shop, where you'll be greeted with a delightful tasting session featuring artisanal cheeses and liqueurs. But that's not all! We'll also have the unique opportunity to visit the world's only Starbucks coffee farm. We'll embark on our adventure early, aiming for the best chance to witness the volcano in its full glory. So, expect me to swing by around 7 am. Remember to dress warmly and be prepared for the weather, as the volcano's peak can be chilly and prone to rain. Rain gear, a coat, and sturdy walking shoes are highly recommended for a comfortable and enjoyable experience
Storytelling and street food, muy Tuanis experience
MUY TUANIS Costa Rican storytelling! Come and learn with your host about the streetfood and history of Costa Rica. Rodrigo your host have a passion for history, people and the gastromy of this contry after years of walk in San Jose he knows great hidden spots for eat some of the best street food in the city. Your journey begins right at Nacional Teatro, rodrigo will pick you up and you will walk aroud tasting and explained to you what are you eating . Be ready for your strange thing of the day! in this experience you will have a lot of that... Give us the chance to share with you this muy TUANIS experience and some Tico Storytelling …see you soon. Pura vida! Other things to note Remember it gets dark around 6:20 so bring a layer for temperature and if bad weather a raincoat Eat ligth before you get the experience!
Hike in Tapir mountain and its waterfall
We’ll go to the cloud-forest in the mountains of Heredia on a LEVEL 3** hike that features a beautiful waterfall and amazing landscapes. We’ll meet in Heredia city center and drive to a Protected Area where we’ll trek through a recovered cloud-forest with exuberant vegetation and lesser fauna. We’ll visit a waterfall and if you’re up for it, swim in the pure, chill, mountain water! After exploring the upper layers of the forest from atop a lookout point, we’ll head back to town to recover and enjoy a "casado" in a typical lunch PLEASE READ THESE FACTS ATTENTIVELY ** ¨Level 3 hike¨ means: 3 out of 10 in difficulty. A ninety minutes hike with good inclines, some stamina is required. You need to stay hydrated. good for some kids and teens, not for beginners ** We’ll drive 11 Km (7 miles) to the FOREST and we’ll hike about 2 hours and a half. This experience takes 4 hours starting at 8:00 am. ** This 3 Km hike has a 160 meters altitude gain (1.9 miles hike in 525 feet incline). ** The trail is not paved and does not have handrails. Some rocky, steep or muddy terrain must be expected. ** Do not sign up if you have important knee problems, you are not moderately in shape or you never take walks. ** You should arrive to the meeting point by your own means. ** Also read "THINGS TO KNOW" for more info (in the last section). Please.
Yoga & Hiking in Alba Studio
Come and enjoy a walk in the San José de la Montaña forest, where you can enjoy fresh air, birdsong and a spectacular view of the city. Then you will enjoy a 1 hour yoga class. Each class is taught by a certified teacher on our Outdoor Yoga Deck. Other things to note: The property is located in the Heredia Mountains. We are close to the city, but the weather is mountain. Please bring any item that makes you feel more comfortable. We recommend hiking shoes or tennis, and a light jacket in case it rains.

Things to do near Aeropuerto

Tio Jose Coffee Tour
The experience is about a visit to the coffee fields, get to know the plants, we will explain all about them and how we work in harmony with nature. We will also explain the next prosess since we colect the fruit, peal it, dry it in the sun and roast them, all the steps to get an exelent cup of coffee. Finally we will taste the diferent tipes of roast. Other things to note We will walk on the farm ,it is not necesary to have a good fisical condition, but there are slipery areas and sters The tour can be in spanish or english¨ basic english¨
San Jose on foot, a tour of the city center
(THIS TOUR IS IN SPANISH ONLY. IF YOU WANT TO ENJOY THIS EXPERIENCE IN ENGLISH, PLEASE CHECK THIS LINK): https://www.airbnb.es/experiences/1438893 Lo primero que tenés que saber es que San José, por su tamaño y por un conjunto de calles peatonales (bulevares), se deja conocer fácilmente caminando, o como se dice en Costa Rica: "a trole" o "a pata". Es la forma más saludable de hacer turismo, y también la que mejor permite conocer con detalle los rincones y palpar la misma vida de la ciudad, percibir la amabilidad de su gente con un "pura vida", el tradicional saludo local. Pasearemos por el centro de la ciudad, por poco menos de 3 horas. A medida que nos topamos con las fachadas más icónicas de San José, vas a escuchar historias tanto oficiales como leyendas urbanas que te harán descubrir que Costa Rica es mucho más que playas y volcanes. Entenderás el porqué San José es la ciudad más importante del país y cómo se convirtió en capital. Además, nos encanta darte información sobre otras cosas que podés visitar y hacer en la ciudad y en otras zonas del país. Otros aspectos destacables El tour no se recomienda para personas con afecciones cardiacas o problemas de movilidad que pudieran impedirle una caminata moderada y de larga duración.
San Jose Bike & Bites Ride
We'll ride through the city's most iconic and vibrant neighborhoods and part of its street art. We'll take a break at the iconic ‘El Frontón’ to try some of the best empanadas in San Jose. And We'll also have the opportunity to learn about Costa Rica’s specialty coffee from a local barista. You'll get to know the city's history, culture, and current events from the insights of a local. Other things to note: Wear comfortable clothes and comfortable shoes. We ride on regular non-electric bicycles There're some small hills during the experience and you'll be riding next to traffic in some areas As this experience consists of a bicycle ride you'll need to be able to ride a bicycle.
Three Cafes in San José
A unique experience with coffee without having to leave the city! We will leave from the Steinvorth Building, to walk around the city and visit cafes of small entrepreneurs, who have developed their businesses in a creative way and have grown and linked to other entrepreneurs. It's a tour based on food business spaces and coffee. Ideal for photographing and being able to walk around the city and identify some main points to move around Chepe. In three hours we will give you a perspective that few can give you and that will show you why San José is a living city with a lot of tourism to do. Even when it rains, we'll have a tour. We will go through San Jose, through some areas two of its historic districts (Carmen and Merced).
Taller de cerámica, crea tu propio souvenir
Ceramic workshop Come and let’s have fun exploring the basics of ceramics! I will share with you everything I know as ceramicist. This workshop is suitable for absolute beginners as well as those with prior ceramic experience. What I can do in this workshop? Well, I will teach you all the techniques of ceramics and how to finish a ceramic object from clay to bisque and glaze. You can create your own pieces using all the knowledge learned in the class and use our own underglazes or engobes that I produce here in Costa Rica with local clays. The most popular souvenirs made in the workshop are ashtrays, bowls, p¡pes, mugs, plates and animal sculptures . All the groups will be kept small, lighthearted and most importantly fun! Materials and tools are included :) Location, San José downtown close to the National Theater. Please add your phone number so we can contact you and send you the location

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Bar Crawl in downtown San José
Staying in San Jose and looking for an affordable, fun, safe and inclusive night out? This 3-hour BarCrawl in San Jose everything you need to have a great time, live our nightlife as a true local and safely moving throughout one of our most popular, best-known bar districts. During this tour, we will visit the most popular bars and clubs in town! Each of the bars will have a different atmosphere than the last. Come out and meet people from all over at an affordable price! Our customers speak for us, check out our reviews below! ***If you wish to request safe roundtrip private transportation to and from the tour for an added cost, please reach out to us your hotel name or exact address and we will provide a quote. Follow us on IG: barcrawl cr --- Note: We do not discriminate on gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or nationality. We welcome everyone to join us and also expect that all of our guests share our commitment to respect diversity and inclusion.
Bites & Sights Walking San Jose Experience
If you want to get to know San Jose as a local and taste its flavors, nothing could get you closer to authentic San Jose than walking through the streets and the markets with a local as they show you the anecdotes and outs of daily life. On this experience you’ll get up close and personal with Costa Rican life, through local food, history, culture and even the herbal remedies of folk medicine. Enjoy a hands-on lesson on exotic plants, fruits, vegetables, and more in the Borbon Market. From here, we’ll take a stroll through the vibrant Central Market, tasting caldosa (ceviche) and continuing along local roads towards the the Cathedral, National Theater, and the beautiful parks Morazan, will help you get to know the country and its rich history and from this experience, you’ll have another sense , taste to get more in tune with San Jose. For the end visit Mr. Sloth Coffee Shop a store where you will find gourmet coffees and chocolates produced by women, in this special place tasting and learn to prepare coffee, enjoy a tamal , cooked by local families and wrapped in a banana leaf, learn how to make plantain empanadas with cheese, and try our famous Agua de Sapo, make with sugar cañe, lemon and ginger.
San Jose Walking Tour
“The best way to start or end your trip in Costa Rica.” If you want to get to know San Jose thoroughly and taste its flavors, see its unique architecture and get to know its history, this is the tour you are looking for! The plan is to show her around the city, chat, and have coffee as if we've been friends for a long time. We will leave from the Steinvorth Building towards the birth point of Villa Nueva de la Boca del Monte de San Joseph (colonial name of the current Costa Rican capital), to walk through historical points and places of transcendent facts for our country. It is a route based on details, history, anecdotes, places little known by the tourist, complemented by the entrance to heritage buildings and public and private spaces, plazas, cafes, among others. Iconic places in town like National Theater, Central Market or Cathedral. Ideal for photographing and being able to walk around the city and identify its main points, bus stops, shops, markets and everything you need to get around San José. In two and half hours we will give you a perspective that few can give you and that will show you why San José was a great city and why they called it "the little Paris". Even when it rains, we'll have a tour. We will go through San Jose, in some areas of its four historic districts (Carmen, Merced, Hospital and Cathedral).
Sloths & Wilderness, Expert guided Nature Stroll in San Jose
This is the MUST-DO experience in SJO for nature lovers! We will explore the hidden ecosystem resting inside the University of Costa Rica's campus, the first public university in the country, by the hand of the young biologists who study here. Be ready for amazing bird-watching, curious insects, all sorts of tropical plants and the cherry on top of the cake: the small population of sloths living wild and free on the campus' gardens. Many times we will try some wild berries and smell all sorts of barks and flowers. We'll be talking about art, history, indigenous culture, and most of all, nature. This is a full senses experience so you will get to see, touch, smell, taste, and listen to nature thriving amidst our country's biggest city. *** From May to November we recommend booking on the morning slot due to rainy afternoons, however, the afternoons are also great DISCLAIMER: This is not a Recue Center or Sloth Sactuary Tour. You will not be able to touch them, if found, the sloths will be seen in their natural habitat, which means most of the time they will be sleeping on the trees. Still, our experience is your best option at San Jose if you're a true nature lover. This is a 2,5h walking tour, some parts will be exposed to intense sunlight. Not a heavy walk, but please consider your physical condition
Night Walking Tour & Farm to Table Dinner Cocktail Classes
Immerse yourself in the culture and history of the city. Explore San Jose by Night, complete with local markets, cultural icons, and a tasty dinner with wine! Starting with the Central Market, which, is the only way to learn about the city’s food. Stroll the market with your local guide and get to know the secret uses of the roots, herbs, fruit common in local cuisines, including ingredients that will play a role in your authentic Costa Rican dinner later. We'll make our way down Central Avenue, learning about the city’s history and anecdotes, as well as visiting one of the most architecturally beautiful buildings, the National Theatre. From there, our appreciation for San Jose’s historical architecture continues, walk through Morazán Park and we will visit Mr. Sloth Coffee Shop to make and taste delicious cocktails. We’ll continue with a walk by the Metallic Building, then on to Spain Park for a fantastic view of the Yellow House. We'll be spending the rest of the evening at a favorite dinner at a farm to table private home dinning. This cozy establishment offers the best prehispanic food menu , a unique space that offers art, culture, history as well as fine dining.