Merced Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
National Stadium of Costa Rica
Catch an event at National Stadium of Costa Rica during your trip to San José. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Sabana Park
Explore the great outdoors at Sabana Park, a lovely green space in San José. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.
Central Park
You can find out about the history of San José with a visit to Central Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Parque Viva
Learn about the events happening in Parque Viva during your trip to Guacima. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
National Museum of Costa Rica
You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
National Theater of Costa Rica
You can make plans for a show at National Theater of Costa Rica on your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Activities
Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting
San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets
Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience
Our pick of the best Merced Hotel Deals
Auténtico Hotel
"Me hospedé por una noche y tuve una situación , dejé olvidado un anillo y llamé después de haber salido y el personal muy honesto me comunicó que si estaba ahí . Agradezco mucho el actuar del personal !"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Hotel Milan Costa Rica
"The rooms are smaller but very eficiente with use ofvsoace. Very helpful staff. Restaurant on site. Good for affordability."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
"Very comfortable"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
"A+ stay"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
"It is value for money definitely. On the outside (and inside) it is a very old property. Like if not decades, but many many years and it shows. But you get what you pay for. Few things I did like about the property is that the rooms are really large. I was on the ground floor and had an outer sitting ..."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
"Location and free airport shuttle were a plus."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Merced
San Bosco
While San Bosco isn't home to many top sights, Museum of Costa Rican Art and Sabana Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Santa Teresa
While there might not be top attractions in Santa Teresa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Casa Amarilla and Mercado Central.
Hospital
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Amón
If you're spending some time in Amón, Casa Amarilla and TEOR/éTica are top sights worth seeing.
La Sabana
While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.
Chinatown
The restaurants and museums are a few reasons travellers visit Chinatown. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit National Theater of Costa Rica and National Museum of Costa Rica, a few notable attractions nearby.
