Arianna & André
Things To Do
If you'll be in San José and need day trip ideas, we've shared some below! We've also listed some of our favorite places to eat in San José.
ESCAZÚ - Zonna (peruvian), Porto 8 (peruvian) Mercado Gastronómico El Mestizo (food market), Filippo (italian), Jaguar Negro (mexican), Mocapán (cafe)
CURRIDABAT - La Fonda Azteca (mexican), Hamburguesía (burgers), Búlali (brunch/cafe), Andiamo La (italian), Kaiko Sushi Bar, Fuso (pizza), Panadería Cumpanis (brunch)
Do not miss BARRIO ESCALANTE for great bar hopping options as well as trendy brunch spots, cafes, and restaurants: Apotecario, Wilk Craft Beer, Lupulus Burgers Shop, Franco, Cafeoteca, Olio, Isolina
Bajos del Toro
Bajos del Toro, Alajuela, Costa Rica
For adventure seekers! Bajos del Toro is a tiny rural town with access to stunning waterfall hikes. Visit the link or contact Ari for more information about each hike (difficulty, distance, cost).
La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park
Alajuela, Costa Rica
Nature Park, Wildlife Sanctuary & Boutique Hotel. A more touristy but more comfortable option.
Volcán Poás
Alajuela, Costa Rica
Active volcano with beautiful views. Check the weather, as visibility may be low during rainy season.
Volcán Irazú
Cartago, Costa Rica
André's favorite and Costa Rica's tallest volcano with lunar-like landscapes.
For all the days along the way