Carmen
San José





Popular places to visit

Morazan Park
Morazan Park is just one of the places to see in San José, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Parque Espana
After visiting Parque Espana, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital
If Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of San José.
National Park
After visiting National Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Casa Amarilla
You can learn about the history of San José with a visit to Casa Amarilla. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
National Center of Art and Culture
Enjoy a stop at National Center of Art and Culture, an entertaining place to visit in San José. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do

Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets

Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose
Top hotels in Carmen

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
The tricky lady at the front desk tried to charge us twice for the breakfast. Parking place is a nightmare, always closed, dark, alone and you must go out of your car to ask (almost beg) for somebody to walk and open the gate. They offer amenities like a hair dryer. Lie. You must call and wait a ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr, 2026

Urban Green Hotel & Suites
El staff fue súper atento y amables. Los desayunos deliciosos.la habitación limpia . La ubicación muy buena .
Reviewed on 2 Apr, 2026

Santo Tomas Hotel
Good staff and clean hotel in a wonderful location. So many attractions and restaurants within a 20 minute walk from the hotel
Reviewed on 11 Apr, 2026

Taormina Hotel and Casino
Great
Reviewed on 11 Apr, 2026

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Staff at this place was awesome. Breakfast was really good. Lots of variety offered to make omelets or over easy eggs Restaurant staff was very awesome and the front stop was very awesome. We definitely would go again.
Reviewed on 11 Apr, 2026

Hotel Cultura Plaza
No fun I have my. room next to reparations when I got to the hotel. I can’t rest to much noise
Reviewed on 9 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Carmen

Barrio Escalante
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Escalante and surrounding area, you can visit San Pedro Mall and 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 neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.

Amón
If you're spending some time in Amón, Casa Amarilla and TEOR/éTica are top sights worth seeing.

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

Santa Teresa
While there might not be top attractions in Santa Teresa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Spirogyra Butterfly Garden and Mercado Central.

Merced
If you're spending some time in Merced, Mercado Central and Mercado Borbón are top sights worth seeing.
