Recently observed flight
Seattle (SEA) → San José
- Travel dates
- Sep 27 – Oct 6
- Round-trip fare
- $394 per traveler
- Stops
- 1 stop each way
- Airline & duration
- Not recorded in this test
- Checked baggage
- Not included in estimate
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Why go
A week in San José
Best for: Nature day trips with an affordable city base
San José is less about a single postcard view and more about access: markets and museums in town, then volcanoes, cloud forest, waterfalls, and coffee country just beyond it.
Selected hotel
Casa 69 San José
- Stay
- 9 nights · $57.00/night
- Hotel total
- $513 including taxes and fees
- Standard
- 3-star class · Google rating 4.0+
- Area
- See hotel map
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Top 5 things to do
01
National Theatre
Step inside San José’s ornate cultural landmark or stop for coffee beneath its frescoes.
02
Central Market
Eat a casado, browse produce and spices, and get a feel for everyday city life.
03
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum
See an impressive underground collection of goldwork and Costa Rican history.
04
Poás Volcano
Make a timed visit to one of the world’s largest active volcanic craters.
05
La Paz Waterfall Gardens
Combine rainforest trails, waterfalls, and wildlife on an easy day trip from the city.
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