San Jose Lodging near the Costa Rica International Airport
Whether you're lodging in San Jose, Costa Rica for your honeymoon or business, the Country Inn & Suites is the perfect place to stay. Our hotel near the Costa Rica International Airport and downtown San Jose makes it easy to explore San Jose, Costa Rica attractions. During your Costa Rica family vacation, don't miss a trip to Pueblo Antiguo, a tour of the coffee plantations like Café Britt and local shopping at Mall Real Cariari. If you're looking for adventure and ecotourism, take advantage of Costa Rica tours to the rainforest, Poas Volcano or the beaches that are just a short drive from our San Jose hotel. Our convenient location means that the Country Inn & Suites is the best choice for lodging in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Be sure to visit these nearby Costa Rica attractions while lodging in San Jose:
Mall Real Cariari (3 minutes from hotel) With department stores, cinemas, dining and entertainment, you won't want to miss this San Jose shopping center during your Costa Rica vacation. Phone: (506) 293-3827
Inbioparque (15 minutes from hotel) While lodging in San Jose, Costa Rica for your family vacation, don't miss the Inbioparque, which features a butterfly garden, lagoon, aquarium and farm. Phone: (506) 2507-8107
Pueblo Antiguo (10 minutes from hotel) For a glimpse into Costa Rica's history, visit this re-creation of turn-of-the century Costa Rica.
Tour Cafe Britt(25 minutes from hotel) Enjoy gourmet Costa Rica coffee and learn about coffee when you take the Café Britt coffee tour on this nearby coffee plantation. You¿ll learn about the history of the trade, and you can shop for coffee-inspired chocolates, nature-inspired jewelry, crafts and souvenirs and more near our hotel. Phone: (800) GO-BRITT
Volcano Poas (1.5 hours from hotel) Located in the Parque Nacional Volcan Poas, Poas Volcano is one of the most visited in Costa Rica. The surrounding park is also fun to visit, with more than 79 bird species, a variety of animals and wildlife and a gorgeous cloud forest.
Directions to Hotel: Drive 5km on the Interamericana Highway (Route No.1, General Canas) going to San Jose, then after J. Orlich bridge, take the first exit to the rght, drive 600 meters on the street next to the Interamericana Highway and you can see our Hotel.
About San José
San José, Costa Rica offers a striking contrast between lush, verdant scenery and stylish, cosmopolitan surroundings. Guests of our San Jose hotel enjoy spectacular views of the magnificent mountains, tropical rain forests, coffee plantations and both Pacific and Caribbean coastlines. A Costa Rica honeymoon or a family vacation gives you time to see the impressive Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, Children.s Museum, Jade Museum or the Contemporary Art Museum. The National Theatre is an icon for San Josefinos, and offers a rich variety of performances. Ecotourism has joined more traditional Costa Rica attractions as a major draw for guests of our San Jose hotel. With the city.s central location, guests can plan a day trip to the La Paz waterfalls or one of the area.s active volcanoes, Arenal or Poas. Rain forest canopy tours, coffee plantation tours, the spectacular beaches along the Pacific coast, or the Monteverde Cloud Forest offer a chance to experience the vast natural resources of this country which is home to 6% of the world.s biodiversity. Costa Rican handicrafts and souvenirs can be snapped up with a trip to the Mercado Central Market, Mall Real Cariari or Galería Namu. Sarchi and Pueblo Antiguo, just outside San José, are great venues for unique gifts. Costa Rica vacations in San José are the perfect way to experience this natural paradise.
Did you know?
Now a city landmark located west of the city's Parque España , the Edificio Metalico (metal building) was one of San José's first educational buildings. It was actually constructed in Brussels and imported to Costa Rica by way of France. Today, the eye-catching building is still a school, hosting elementary students each day.