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7 Amazing Day Trip Ideas From San Jose Costa Rica

Visit a Wildlife Sanctuary

At Rescata Wildlife Center you can see Costa Rican animals such as sloths and monkeys up close as they are rehabilitated

#7

Take a Full Day Tour to Isla Tortuga

Get ready for a boat ride, snorkeling, and relaxing on an uninhabited white sand beach!

#6

Visit a Pacific Coast Beach

The Pacific Coast is only about a 1.5 hour drive from San Jose. Playa Blanca is our go-to beach here.

#5

Visit Irazu Volcano National Park

Irazu Volcano is the highest volcano in Costa Rica, standing at over 11,000 feet. You can visit the crater up close.

#4

Visit La Paz Waterfall Garden

La Paz is one of Costa Rica's most iconic waterfalls and there are multiple ways to visit. It's a fun day trip from San Jose!

#3

Take a Coffee Farm Tour

Did you know that Costa Rica is home to the only coffee farm owned by Starbuck and you can take a tour here?

#2

Visit Poas Volcano

This national park houses one of Costa Rica’s most active and accessible volcanoes. It's about 1.5 hours from San Jose.

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