Accommodation Around San Jose University of Costa Rica Station, San Pedro

If museums are on your list of things to see, you might want to browse the collections at National Museum of Costa Rica in Catedral. Our travellers also like the art galleries in the area – your cultural tour starts here. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to see more of the museums in San José, you can easily walk to Museum of Contemporary Art and Design or Museo Homenaje Joaquín García Monge.

After visiting Parque Espana, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.

If you like shopping, take time out to go to San Pedro Mall when in San Pedro. Our travellers also like the museums and art galleries in the area. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museo de Insectos in San Pedro. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

If you'd like to get a taste of San José student life, check out University of Costa Rica, located 2.5 mi (4 km) from the centre of San José. Our travellers also like the museums and art galleries in the area. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

You can learn about the history of San José when you stop by Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.