Things to do in San Juan

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San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour

San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour

￥4,748
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour
Aerial Tram Experience: Rainforest Flyover & Nature Gardens

Braulio Carrillo National Park Aerial Tram Experience Pass

￥10,582
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Braulio Carrillo National Park Aerial Tram Experience Pass
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

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

￥10,087
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

￥21,547
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

￥5,586
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting
Manuel Antonio National Park from San José

From San José: All-Inclusive Manuel Antonio Park & Beach Day

￥21,547
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From San José: All-Inclusive Manuel Antonio Park & Beach Day
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

￥26,336
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner

Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner

￥29,528
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets

San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets

￥5,291
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets
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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 Theater. 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 Theater 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 Theater and Museo Homenaje Joaquín García Monge.
Is San Juan a walkable neighborhood?
If walking around new destinations is your thing, San Juan won't disappoint. You can get to leading attractions like National Theater and Museo Homenaje Joaquín García Monge on foot. At 3 kilometers from the center, the popular neighborhood of Carmen is also close enough for a good stroll. The same goes for Uruca, roughly 3 kilometers 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 traveling 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.