Chinatown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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 acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
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 fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
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.
Hacienda Alsacia
Enjoy an outing to Hacienda Alsacia during your stay in San Isidro.
Activities
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner, Cooking & Cocktail Class
Bar Crawl in Downtown San Jose
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour
San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets
Our pick of the best Chinatown Hotel Deals
Barceló San José
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
Catedral
If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater are top sights worth seeing.
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 Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.
Amón
If you're spending some time in Amón, Casa Amarilla and TEOR/éTica are top sights worth seeing.
Carmen
While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Asamblea Legislativa and National Center of Art and Culture.
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.
Hospital
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.
