Carmen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Morazan Park
Morazan Park is just one of the places to see in San José, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Parque Espana
After visiting Parque Espana, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital
If Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of San José.
Casa Amarilla
You can learn about the history of San José with a visit to Casa Amarilla. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
National Center of Art and Culture
Enjoy a stop at National Center of Art and Culture, an entertaining place to visit in San José. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
National Park
After visiting National Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Activities
Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience
San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour
Our pick of the best Carmen Hotel Deals
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
I have never stayed in a hotel that does not have complimentary coffee maker, coffee and sweetener, and that the room shower is cramped. I called the front desk to enquire why there wasn't any coffee maker or complimentary coffee, and they said that the rate I paid was a basic room. I paid $101.00 ...
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Urban Green Hotel & Suites
The hotel is very central close to everything. I was apprehensive about no window to outside but the frosted glass window to the hallway of the room let in light with full privacy so did not bother us at all!
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Santo Tomas Hotel
Close
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Taormina Hotel and Casino
Food was good in the restaurant and ez walk to downtown san jose.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
The condo was clean but smelled of disinfectant. The smell was so unpleasant that I had to keep the window open all the time. Although the window stayed open for the entire time, the smell remained. As soon as I stepped into this condo, I called the BEE management and asked for a different condo, ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Carmen
Barrio Escalante
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Escalante and surrounding area, you can visit San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica.
La California
Check out the restaurants, shopping and museums while spending some time in La California. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or National Theater.
Amón
If you're spending some time in Amón, Casa Amarilla and TEOR/éTica are top sights worth seeing.
Catedral
If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Santa Teresa
While there might not be top attractions in Santa Teresa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mercado Central and Plaza de la Cultura.
Zapote
Though Zapote may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like San Pedro Mall and Multiplaza del Este Mall.
