Discover San José 2026

The magnificent National Theatre from the late 19th century is considered the city's architectural jewel and still hosts regular classical concerts and opera performances today.

The bustling central market offers fresh tropical fruit, local crafts and traditional sodas — small kitchens serving authentic Costa Rican cuisine at affordable prices.

The fertile volcanic soils around San José favor the cultivation of top-class Arabica coffee, which visitors can taste on plantation tours in the area around the capital.

As the country's transport hub, San José serves most travelers as a practical starting point for excursions to volcanoes, rainforests and both of the country's coasts.

Juan Santamaría International Airport is Costa Rica's main gateway and is served from Switzerland usually with a stopover in Madrid.

The magnificent National Theatre from the late 19th century is considered the city's architectural jewel and still hosts regular classical concerts and opera performances today.

The bustling central market offers fresh tropical fruit, local crafts and traditional sodas — small kitchens serving authentic Costa Rican cuisine at affordable prices.

The fertile volcanic soils around San José favor the cultivation of top-class Arabica coffee, which visitors can taste on plantation tours in the area around the capital.