San Jose Cultural, religious and historic sites Trips in 2025/2026

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BudgetSimple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Mid-rangeComfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
PremiumUpscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.

San Jose Cultural, Religious And Historic Sites Tour: Costa Rica Adventure

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Costa Rica Adventure

4.6

(29 reviews )

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As my first venture into group touring as a single person, this was an exceptional experience, encouraging me to want to do more.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Lodge, Hotel, Villa

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, La Fortuna, Tortuguero

San Jose, La Fortuna, Tortuguero National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve, Sarapiqui, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Arenal Volcano, Tortuguero, Quepos

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Duration16 days

From

USD 2,099

USD 1,629

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USD 470

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San Jose Cultural, Religious And Historic Sites Tour: Costa Rica Family Experience

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Costa Rica Family Experience

4.9

(64 reviews )

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Amazing guide! Incredible country! Wonderful nature! Brilliant activities! Lovely people! Great food!

Wildlife

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

6-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Manuel Antonio Nationa

San Jose, Manuel Antonio National Park, La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio

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Duration9 days

From

USD 2,099

USD 1,527

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USD 572

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San Jose Cultural, Religious And Historic Sites Tour: Costa Rica Quest

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Costa Rica Quest

(14 reviews )

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It was a wonderful and fulfilling way to experience Costa Rica. We made amazing memories that our family will treasure forever.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Manuel Antonio Nationa

San Jose, Manuel Antonio National Park, La Fortuna, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve, Quepos

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Duration9 days

From

USD 1,299

USD 945

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USD 354

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San Jose Cultural, Religious And Historic Sites Tour: Trek Hidden Costa Rica

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Trek Hidden Costa Rica

4.8

(13 reviews )

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Best experience I have had, absolutely life changing - everyone was so lovely, the tour couldn't have gone better & was so sad to leave!!

Wildlife Trekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Home-stay, Lodge

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Uvita, San Isidro, Pie

San Jose, Uvita, San Isidro, Piedras Blancas, Dominical, Diamante Verde

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Duration12 days

From

USD 2,149

USD 1,876

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USD 273

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San Jose Cultural, Religious And Historic Sites Tour: Journeys: Explore Costa Rica

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Journeys: Explore Costa Rica

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Super stress free way of travel. Everything went so smoothly and the tour was amazing. We learned an incredible amount about the country and its flora and fauna.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Manuel Antonio Nationa

San Jose, Manuel Antonio National Park, La Fortuna, Tortuguero National Park, Manuel Antonio, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve

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Duration14 days

From

USD 3,639

USD 2,647

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USD 992

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San Jose Cultural, Religious And Historic Sites Tour: Costa Rica & Panama Discovery

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Costa Rica & Panama Discovery

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Get under the surface of Costa Rica and Panama with this 12-day Caribbean adventure. From San Jose to Panama City, you’ll get introduced to some of the most beautiful spots in two Central American countries, with a perfect balance of included activities and free time for your own explorations. You’ll visit the Ngabe-Bugle community on Isla Popa, learn how to make a traditional Caribbean meal, look out for wildlife on a jungle walk, visit a lock along the Panama Canal and soak in the local hotspots in areas seldom travelled. You can't go wrong with your local leader to steer you in the right direction (to the best bars and surf breaks), plus a small group of adventurers to enjoy them with.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Panama City, San Jose, Puerto Vi

Panama City, San Jose, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Chitre, Isla Colon, Bocas Del Toro, Boquete

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Duration12 days

From

USD 2,110

USD 1,740

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USD 370

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Taste of Costa Rica

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Get a taste of Costa Rica on this 7-day, multi-location tour. Explore the real San Jose colonial city and La Fortuna downtown. Then, take an awe-inspiring journey to the Arenal Volcano where you can soak in the natural pools and may even see an eruption! Next, head to the famous "cloud forest" of Monteverde and get your heart racing on a canopy zipline! Finally, head to Tamarindo Beach for sandy relaxation and surf, swim or snorkel. The trip starts and ends in San Jose so be sure you check out the city and get a glimpse of local life. All accommodations and transport included. Please read more in the detailed itinerary and what's included sections.

Eco tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hostel, Hotel

Age Range

12-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, La Fortuna, Monteverde

San Jose, La Fortuna, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve, Tamarindo Beach, Tamarindo

Duration7 days

From

USD 900

USD 873

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USD 27

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San Jose Cultural, Religious And Historic Sites Tour: Costa Rica: Ocean Waves & Sunsets

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Costa Rica: Ocean Waves & Sunsets

(9 reviews )

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I thought my experience was fantastic! From meeting people from all over the world and being in similar situations but going through fun activities together. It was a great way to make new friends and learn something new about everywhere. I found the places we visited to be beautiful and having learned a bit about each town was extremely fascinating. I would highly recommend.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Hostel, Resort

Age Range

18-39 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, La Fortuna, Arenal Vol

San Jose, La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano, Punta Arenas, Playa Santa Teresa

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Duration8 days

From

USD 949

USD 690

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USD 259

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Super Sales

Costa Rica Adventure

4.9

(12 reviews )

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I had not been on holiday for over a decade before I embarked on this trip, so suffice to say I had high expectations! Costa Rica had been on my list ever since a colleague visited the country two years ago, and it was well worth the wait. We were fortunate enough to only have eight travellers, which meant that our guide, Jonathan, had ample time to answer all of our questions. If you are looking for a holiday which will give you eight hours of sleep a night then this trip is not for you. We were up for breakfast before 8am every day and despite there being several optional extra activities listed on the trip notes, we didn't have time to do any of them as we were constantly on the go! I felt as though I was away for six months or more, and I enjoyed moving to a new area of the country every few days. Each hotel we stayed at had a different style suited to the area of the country we were in - rainforest lodge, spa resort, mountain hotel, ranch, beach hotel. The food was wonderful - all breakfasts are included and on the days when our lunch and/or dinner weren't included, we never felt hungry.

Adventure

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Resort

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Rincon de la Vieja Vol

San Jose, Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park, Playa Carrillo, Tortuguero National Park, Sarapiqui, La Fortuna, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve

Duration15 days

From

USD 5,700

USD 5,529

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USD 171

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San Jose Cultural, Religious And Historic Sites Tour: Basic Costa Rica: Coastlines & Cloud Forests

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Basic Costa Rica: Coastlines & Cloud Forests

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The timing, the excursions and activities, the restaurants, accommodations and travels were all so amazing, and there was never a dull moment. No wait I take that back. The dull moments is when we went to bed. I never wanted the day to end and I never wanted this trip to end. From the ceo to the new friends I made in our group, it was absolutely amazing. The wildlife, the beaches, the food, the parties, the home stay, I can’t even get started on the home stay. What a wholesome moment. The families were so sweet and welcoming. I wanted to thank G Adventures and I wanted to especially thank Aaron, our ceo for always being organized and making this tour educational and fun.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Hostel, Home-stay, Resort

Age Range

18-39 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, La Fortuna, Nicoya Pen

San Jose, La Fortuna, Nicoya Peninsula, Montezuma, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, San Carlos, Monteverde

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Duration14 days

From

USD 1,449

USD 1,053

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USD 396

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San Jose Cultural, Religious And Historic Sites Tour: Central American Journey

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Central American Journey

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Tropical cloud forests alive with jungle melodies and native wildlife, vast freshwater lakes and active volcanoes, historic cities and shared moments with locals – this pocket of Central America is a slice of paradise. On this 16-day Central American journey, take in all the must-visit spots like Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. You’ll spot colourful birds and see how indigo dying works in Suchitoto, explore the World Heritage-listed ruins of Copan, stand in the shadow of mighty Arenal Volcano and spot sloths among the canopy of Monteverde. This adventure is perfect for those who like to experience a destination 'la forma natural' (the natural way).

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Hut

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Antigua, Granada, La F

San Jose, Antigua, Granada, La Fortuna, Leon, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve, Arenal Volcano, Monteverde, Copan, Suchitoto, La Libertad, Granada

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Duration16 days

From

USD 2,615

USD 1,902

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USD 713

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San Jose Cultural, Religious And Historic Sites Tour: Costa Rica Wildlife Tour

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Costa Rica Wildlife Tour

4.8

(93 reviews )

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Great trip but itinerary could be improved. Only one night in Saraquipi in a lovely lodge which would have been better for 2 nights. One night in Arenal would have been sufficient. Will still use Explore in the future and recommend

Active and outdoor Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Resort, Eco Lodge

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, La Fortuna, Manuel Ant

San Jose, La Fortuna, Manuel Antonio National Park, Manuel Antonio, San Gerardo De Dota, Savegre Cloud Forest, Turrialba, Pacuare River, Tortuguero National Park, Sarapiqui

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Duration15 days

From

USD 3,860

USD 3,201

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USD 659

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San Jose Cultural, Religious And Historic Sites Tour: Highlights Of Costa Rica + Beach Extension

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Highlights of Costa Rica + Beach Extension

3.9

(7 reviews )

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The trip really packed in some iconic elements of Costa Rica, and lived up to its name in terms of seeing the highlights. It was great to experience the contrast of the Caribbean lowlands, rain forest and the pacific coast. And seeing the abundance of wildlife was incredible, as well as the delicious local dishes and wonderful people we me along the way. The guide was great, really personable and had good knowledge and a keen sense to show us as much as possible, often stopping en route when he had spied interesting animals from the van. The Manuel Antonio and the La Fortuna accommodation was great. The Authentico hotel was fine for passing through but we had paid for an additional night in San Jose, and for this purpose the hotel wasn’t in the best of locations as it was on the edge of the city with not much around in terms of restaurants so we felt a bit stuck in the hotel at the end.

Wildlife Active and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Resort

Age Range

16-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Manuel Antonio Nationa

San Jose, Manuel Antonio National Park, Arenal, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio

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Duration10 days

From

USD 2,350

USD 1,843

Saving

USD 507

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San Jose Cultural, Religious And Historic Sites Tour: Highlights Of Costa Rica

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Highlights of Costa Rica

4.3

(18 reviews )

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Highlights of Costa Rica was an excellent trip, it packed in many sites and activities. I was a little apprehensive about the float trip but it was slow and gentle and allowed us to get a unique view from the river. The guide was excellent and pointed out lots of aniand birds. The rain and cloud forests didn't disappoint and I thoroughly enjoyed the fast paced trip.

Active and outdoor Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Resort

Age Range

16-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Arenal, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio

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Duration8 days

From

USD 1,970

USD 1,474

Saving

USD 496

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30 Cultural, religious and historic sites Trips in San Jose with 332 Reviews

Design your own personalized Cultural, religious and historic sites trip to San Jose with help from a local expert.

30 Cultural, religious and historic sites Trips in San Jose with 332 Reviews

Costa Rica Adventure

Costa Rica Family Experience

Costa Rica Quest

Trek Hidden Costa Rica

Journeys: Explore Costa Rica

Costa Rica & Panama Discovery

Taste of Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Ocean Waves & Sunsets

Costa Rica Adventure

Basic Costa Rica: Coastlines & Cloud Forests

Central American Journey

Costa Rica Wildlife Tour

Highlights of Costa Rica + Beach Extension

Highlights of Costa Rica

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30 Cultural, religious and historic sites Trips in San Jose with 332 Reviews

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30 Cultural, religious and historic sites Trips in San Jose with 332 Reviews