What to do and see in San Jose Metro, Province of San Jose: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do

Come see our world famous woodwork made; tour our beautiful botanical garden and pond; buy a memorable souvenir in our art gallery.

"Ride with the Best" Perfect for families or single travelers and close to San Jose. Finca Caballo Loco will carefully choose a horse that suits your personal comfort level to ensure that you have a safe, fun and unique Costa Rica horse adventure. A variety of different trails cross pristine rivers and pass impressive waterfalls while winding their way along scenic paths in the midst of the lush and majestic secondary forest. This unique Costa Rica horseback riding experience will take you along the edge of a spectacular canyon with panoramic 360° views of the El Rodeo Biological Corridor. Nature lovers will especially enjoy these relaxed and interesting tours that allow you to be at one with your horse while giving you the opportunity to appreciate the flora and fauna that Costa Rica is so proud to protect and share with its' guests. For those advanced equestrian's wanting more from their horse riding experience, there is also plenty of time to enjoy an invigorating canter through the beautiful rural countryside. The jungle setting is truly unique and "the Tree Top Terrace" offers a delicious snack after the ride. Reservations should be made in advance to guarantee availability on the day that you'd like to book your riding adventure.

Costa Rica Expeditions, creating Unforgettable Memories® since 1978. Legendary Service® has been a hallmark of our journeys ever since our very first trip. Our Costa Rican Travel Specialists, 24/7 Operations Team, Expert Naturalist Guides and all our staff are all committed to create a customized experience to Costa Rica for you and your travel companions. Whether you are looking for relaxation, a romantic getaway, a close genuine cultural encounter, or if you are looking for the perfect balance between action and relaxation, we are ready to create your dreamed vacation. Also, one of our specialties is designing vacations for families, small and large families. We love children of all ages, it is in our DNA since we started!

San Jose Urban Tours is a owned and operated by locals, offers day walking tours with a local expert guide in San Jose. In only a few hours, you’ll uncover back streets and hidden gems as you step into the lives of locals, find out what makes the city tick, and get acquainted with local food, culture, and traditions. This fantastic urban experience is sure to be your best day ever in San Jose.

Enjoy private half-day or full day tours with Costa Rican Vacations. Choose anything from adrenaline-inducing adventures like waterfall rappelling and ziplining, to tranquil nature hikes, perfect for bird watching or relaxing visits to hot springs. We offer 24/7 In-country support, and 100% satisfaction guarantee.

My Costa Rica (CostaRica.Org) offers a wide variety of private day tours & excursions that can be custom tailored to your needs, interests and budget. Popular activities include volcano visits, white water rafting, city & cultural tours, waterfall hikes, coffee plantations and much more. Save time, money and get the most out of your visit with advice from our local experts.

Very personal off the beaten path tours.You don't have to look like a tourist. Get to explore the areas the locals enjoy and be free to go with the flow. Food markets, historic buildings, Train stations and just overall interesting spots. Allow me to share the San Jose I love. No group is too small. I can meet you at your hotel or At the John Lennon statue in Plaza de Las Artes (Chinatown) in front of Iglesia La Soledad. Feel free to call or message me about pricing and group size and duration.I work in real time with texts. If I am available I will do last minute tours. I do not go into details of history. Dates, names of famous historic figures. If this is what you are looking for, I am not your guy. I want you to visit locations with me for the experience. Getting to know the barrios and customs with some interesting trivia and not so touristy pursuits. Enjoy the people , the sites and pet some cats. Smell some flowers. Optomise your city experience. Share my love of this city now

Galeria Namu is a fair trade art gallery for local and indigenous artists from Costa Rica and surrounding Central America countries. Established in 1998 at this same location, visitors to Costa Rica's capital city of San Jose can find us easily behind the Holiday Inn (across from Parque Morazan).Knowledge and passion for the artists and their work is what makes a visit to Galeria Namu special; the owner, Aisling, and her son Conall, along with their support staff love to share with visitors the background of the tribe or individual artisans and the remarkable collection of unique and very special pieces available for purchase. For the past 15 years, Galeria Namu has nurtured a relationship with the artists who create folk art, gold and jade replicas, handwoven baskets, originals paintings, tagua carvings and jewelry and much more. Visit the website for hours and a sampling of what you will encounter. Be prepared to catch their enthusiasm for fair trade with these local arts and crafts.

We are Costa Rica's first microbrewery and we began the craft beer movement in the country. We have a Brewpub / Restaurant at the back end of our facility where we offer our world class beers, food and tours.

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