Merced Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Stay near popular Merced attractions
Activities

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

Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner & Cocktail Class

San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour

Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience

San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets
Our pick of the best Merced Hotel Deals

Hotel Milan Costa Rica
"Staff is very nice and helpful. Place is clean and really decent for what you pay. Location is not super pretty but it's practical especially being next to the bus station. Overall I had a nice stay, thank you :)"
Reviewed on 16 July 2026

Auténtico Hotel

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
"Cuarto limpio y cerca del aeropuerto."
Reviewed on 17 July 2026

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
"Everything okey"
Reviewed on 18 July 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
"The staff was amazing from the front desk with Oscar and Michael to the housekeeping staff. You have access to the double tree hotel pool and hot tub next door which is a much bigger pool. The breakfast was excellent and they will make you an omelette if you request it the day before. The garage ..."
Reviewed on 17 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Merced
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 of Costa Rica.

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 Sabana
While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

Hospital
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Pavas
While Pavas isn't home to many top sights, Avenida EscazĂș Shopping Center and Plaza Tempo are some notable places to visit nearby.








