Things to do in San Juan

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Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

€74
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

€48
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ

ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ

€116
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

€30
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

€143
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets

San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets

€30
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets
From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch

From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch

€116
per adult
From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch
Dinner + Typical dance show at the best viewpoint in San José

Dinner + Typical dance show at the best viewpoint in San José

€79
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dinner + Typical dance show at the best viewpoint in San José
Skip the Line: Rescate Wildlife Rescue Centre General Admission Ticket

Skip the Line: Rescate Wildlife Rescue Centre General Admission Ticket

€30
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Skip the Line: Rescate Wildlife Rescue Centre General Admission Ticket
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Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

Activity duration is 14 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 202 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €144 per adult
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Braulio Carrillo National Park Aerial Tram Experience Pass

Braulio Carrillo National Park Aerial Tram Experience Pass

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 34 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €68 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Spring

Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Spring

Activity duration is 10 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €178 per adult
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Water activities

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Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José

Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José

Activity duration is 16 hours
8.4 out of 10 with 55 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €96 per adult
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Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 23 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €31 per adult
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What to do in San Juan

Stay near popular San Juan attractions

Saprissa Stadium

Known as La Cueva del Monstruo, this vibrant stadium pulses with the passionate energy of Deportivo Saprissa's purple-clad fans. Experience Costa Rican football culture at its most electric during evening matches.
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Frequently asked questions

Is San Juan worth visiting?
One of the most popular things to do in San Juan is visit National Theatre. Tick this top attraction off your itinerary, then discover more of this area's shopping and bars and pubs.
How do I spend a day in San Juan?
Start your sightseeing with a visit to Museo Homenaje Joaquín García Monge. Then, tour other areas of San Juan for a bite to eat and some shopping.
What is the top tourist attraction in San Juan?
National Theatre is ranked the top tourist attraction near San Juan, so don't go home without checking it out.
Is three days enough to stay in San Juan?
With a three-day break in San Juan, it'll be easy to enjoy the area's many great attractions, including National Theatre and Museo Homenaje Joaquín García Monge.
Is San Juan a walkable neighbourhood?
If walking around new destinations is your thing, San Juan won't disappoint. You can get to leading attractions like National Theatre and Museo Homenaje Joaquín García Monge on foot. At 3 kilometres from the centre, the popular neighbourhood of Carmen is also close enough for a good stroll. The same goes for Uruca, roughly 3 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in San Juan with kids?
Planning what to do in San Juan with kids has never been so easy. Whether you're travelling with teenagers or little ones, there are loads of family-friendly sights to keep everyone happy here.

What to do in San Juan for adults?
There are plenty of things to do in San Juan, with activities for adults of all ages. Finish your day off at Casa Amarilla.
Are there free things to do in San Juan?
You won't have to search high and low for free things to do in San Juan. If you ask a local tour guide and they'll share tips for places and attractions you can experience at no charge. A good free option to check out is Sabana Park.