Holidays in San Jose

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Carmen is a part of San Jose that you shouldn’t pass up. If exploring National Park and Jade Museum is important to you, spending your nights in this neighbourhood is a great idea. Another option is Catedral. From here, it’ll be easy to access National Theatre and National Museum of Costa Rica.

If you’d like to stay in the Playa Santa Teresa neighbourhood, some top options are Selina Santa Teresa North and Nautilus Boutique Hotel. Alajuela is also a popular San Jose area. We recommend Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Jose-Airport or Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela if you choose this part of town.

There are benefits to taking your San Jose holiday in June. Usually, you can pick up the best deals in this month. February, on the other hand, is the most expensive time to visit. If you enjoy the buzz of peak season, visit San Jose in March, July, June. The calmer months of September, November, October will help you skip the crowds.

You’ll be rewarded with the widest variety and the cheapest prices by booking your holiday to San Jose early. Air carriers usually sell flight tickets anywhere up to 12 months prior to departure, so secure your spot as soon as possible. Having said that, Expedia is committed to giving you the best bargains around, so there’s never a bad time to book your dream holiday!

When you book your hotels, flights and car rentals together, you’ll land amazing discounts. Whether you’re organising a beach escape in a villa or prefer to stay in a fancy hotel in the city, Expedia will help make it happen.