Merced Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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 fascinating museums.
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.
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.
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.
National Theater
You can make plans for a show at National Theater on your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
National Museum of Costa Rica
You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the entertainment choices and 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
Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience
Doka, Grecia & Sarchi Oxcart Factories and stores From San Jose
San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets
Our pick of the best Merced Hotel Deals
Hotel Milan Costa Rica
Very clean , great staff, closed to San Jose major avenues and streets
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
The Hotel has been here a very long time and unfortunately is in need of a big overhaul, imo. Beds fine, and brekkie buffet was very good. Two restaurants on site unfortunately were out of a few menu items for dinner, and their Pattacones were as hard as Hockey Pucks and totally unedible at the Casino ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Barceló San José
Hotel was ok but towels were dirty and we had to ask several times for something. There was not a lot of thank you and sure, it was okay but not the 4-5 star standard you’d expect.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Close to the airport, appreciate the shuttle and breakfast after our late night arrival.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Clean, friendly and comfortable
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Loud. Could hear the highway traffic...loud bikes and truck air brakes. Thin walls and lousy pillows. Will not stay again.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 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.
Mata Redonda
While visiting Mata Redonda, you might make a stop by sights like National Stadium of Costa Rica and Estadio Nacional.
