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The best family-friendly activities in San Jose for parents and kids (Updated May 2024)

The best family-friendly activities in San Jose for parents and kids (Updated May 2024)

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San Jose Central Market (Mercado Central)
National Theater
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Poas Volcano National Park
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Monteverde Hanging Bridges Day Trip from San Jose
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Explore the lush Cloud Forest of Costa Rica on this Monteverde Day Trip from San Jose. Hike on the best hanging bridges of the country...
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All-inclusive package 7 nights 8 days in the best destinations in Costa Rica
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Our all-inclusive package offers the best destinations in Costa Rica in a week of tours, which guarantees that every day you will enjoy completely different...
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Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose
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Explore the world famous Manuel Antonio National Park on this full day tour from San Jose. Enjoy some of the most beautiful white sand beaches...
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Explore San Jose on Foot: Food Delights and Sights Tour
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Learn about local life in San Jose through its architecture, history and food. This 3-hour walking tour shows you the typical lifestyle of the capital...
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San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour
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This city tour provides a bird’s eye view of San Jose enhanced with an authentic cultural experience with on-board folkloric music. The tour includes guided city...
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Rafting Pacuare River from Turrialba
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This class III and class IV rapids cover about eighteen miles some of the most breathtaking scenery in all of Costa Rica. You will enjoy the...
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Explore San Jose By Night: Food and Culture Tour with Local Dinner
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Delicious Costa Rican food and drink .Oh, we need to say more? Alright, well, there’s also a ton of culture and history, a tasty local...
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Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
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La Paz Waterfall Gardens is the most visited privately owned ecological attraction in Costa Rica featuring the best hiking near San José, the most famous...
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Half-Day San Jose Evening Bus Tour with Dinner and Pickup
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This 5-hour evening tour will begin with pick you up at your hotel, our personalized city tour provides a bird’s eye view of San Jose...
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San Jose Central Market (Mercado Central)
National Theater
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Poas Volcano National Park
Sarchi
Gold Museum
Morazan Park

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