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 at 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 studying the exhibits at National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this vibrant area.

National Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at National Theater during your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

Mercado Central
During your trip to San José, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mercado Central. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area, or seek out the local tours.

Hacienda Alsacia
Enjoy an outing to Hacienda Alsacia during your stay in San Isidro.
Zapote Hotel Deals

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Very close to the airport but that also means the air plane takeoffs are very load.
Reviewed on 6 January 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
It was a nice place to stay for airport transfer. Staff were very accommodating.
Reviewed on 8 January 2026

Hilton San Jose La Sabana
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Reviewed on 6 January 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
It was a great place to stay! We only stayed one night but will for sure use this location again in the future
Reviewed on 7 January 2026

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
We really enjoyed our brief stay and would definitely go back. The staff were all wonderful.
Reviewed on 5 January 2026

Barceló San José
I'd definitely recommend this hotel. The breakfast buffet has lots of options and really a good value for the money.
Reviewed on 6 January 2026
Other neighborhoods around Zapote

San Francisco de Dos Rios
San Francisco de Dos Rios is well-liked for its shopping. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater San José area, you might plan a trip to San Pedro Mall or National Museum of Costa Rica.

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 neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or Jade Museum.

Catedral
If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and Jade Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Barrio Escalante
Barrio Escalante might not have many top sights, but San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Carmen
If you're spending some time in Carmen, Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and Asamblea Legislativa are top sights worth seeing.

Amón
If you're spending some time in Amón, Casa Amarilla and TEOR/éTica are top sights worth seeing.
Zapote
- Places of interest
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- Hotels in top San José neighborhoods
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- National Stadium of Costa Rica
- Multiplaza Mall Escazu
- Sabana Park
- Braulio Carrillo National Park
- Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center
- Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu
- Central Park
- Parque Viva
- Avenida Escazú Shopping Center
- Irazu Volcano National Park
- National Museum of Costa Rica
- Costa Rica Convention Center
- Momentum Lindora Shopping Center
- Plaza Real Cariari
- National Theater
- Estadio Nacional
- Museum of Costa Rican Art
- Mercado Central
- Hacienda Alsacia
- Hospital Cima San José
- University of Costa Rica
- San Pedro Mall
- City Mall
- Morazan Park
- Juan Santamaría Park
- Church of Puriscal
- Ojo de Agua Spa Park
- Clinica Biblica Hospital
- Our Lady of the Angels Basilica
- Barva Volcano
- Spirogyra Butterfly Garden
- Jade Museum

