Carmen Travel Guide
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 fascinating museums 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 fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
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.
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.
Casa Amarilla
You can learn about the history of San José with a visit to Casa Amarilla. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
National Center of Art and Culture
You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Center of Art and Culture in San José. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Things to do

San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets

Chocolate Making and Tasting at a Local Factory in San José

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

San Jose: Cacao & Chocolate Workshop

San José walking tour History, Culture and Chocolate
Top hotels in Carmen

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Taormina Hotel and Casino
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Urban Green Hotel & Suites
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Hotel Cultura Plaza
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025
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 National Theater.

Chinatown
The restaurants and museums are a few reasons travellers visit Chinatown. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit National Theater and Plaza de la Cultura, a few notable attractions nearby.

Yoses
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Yoses. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica are a few top places to visit.

Catedral
If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater 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.