About: This water park has 2 large swimming pools, one that is deeper than the other, as well as one small kid pool. They have a restaurant, ranchos, and a unique extremely long foosball table. There are green spaces for playing sports. Province: San Jose Starting from: Downtown San Jose Time to reach from starting…
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Downtown San Jose Shopping
Options for shopping in Downtown San Jose:
Municipal Crafts Market
About: This indoor crafts market is the perfect one-stop shop to find all your souvenirs. It is a great option to get everything in one place at the end of your trip. It can be pricey since it caters to the tourist, and many of the shops offer similar items. There are a lot of…
Multiplaza Escazu
About: This is a very large mall located in a nice part of town, centrally located to Escazu. It has plenty of shopping and food options, as well as a movie theater. Outdoor parking is free, and covered parking has a fee. Province: San Jose Starting from: Downtown San Jose Time to reach from starting…
Multiplaza Curridabat
About: This mall is located in the Southeastern part of the Downtown San Jose area. It is a large mall with plenty of stores, restaurants, and a movie theater. Outdoor parking is free, and covered parking has a fee. It can get extremely busy on nights, weekends, and holidays. Province: San Jose Starting from: Downtown…
Mall San Pedro
About: This mall is the first mall in Costa Rica and has 5 floors of shops, food, and entertainment. It is nearly always busy as it is centrally located at the busiest roundabout in the country, La Fuente de la Hispanidad, and is located near many universities, so there are a lot of young people…
Lincoln Plaza
About: One of several malls in the Downtown San Jose area, this one is located on the Northeastern part of town. It is large, modern, and has everything you need including a food court, sit-down restaurants, a movie theater, and of course, plenty of shopping. There is an indoor playground for young children only, but…
Downtown San Jose Parks
Options for parks in Downtown San Jose:
Parque La Libertad
About: This large modern park offers a 2.5 kilometer trail for walking, running, or cycling, as well as green spaces for sports and recreation. They also offer a random assortment of educational and wellness courses, as well as event spaces available for rent. It is a unique concept with a lot of potential. Province: San…
Finca Don Pachi
About: This is a recreational park with green spaces for picnics, lawn games, and a restaurant. It is a great place to spend a day off with friends or family. You can bring your own food or order at their restaurant. You can bring your own picnic setup or rent picnic furniture. There are beautiful…