Best things to do in San José, Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica CNN — San José is the capital and most populous city of Costa Rica, but it tends to be treated as little more than a way station where travelers arrive and pick up rental cars before heading to the beach or into the cloud forests. Video Ad Feedback These baby sloths are living their best life 01:54 - Source: CNN San José is home to several museums that will give you a sense of the country’s history and culture. 2, San José The National Museum of Costa Rica, Cuesta de Moras, San José Jade Museum, Calle 13 y Av Central, San José Get outside The reliably good weather makes Costa Rica a good place for spending some time outdoors. La Sabana Park, Bet Calle 68 and Hubria Libre, bet Av de las Americas and Av 12, San José Central Park, Calle Central Alfredo Volio and Ave 2, San José José María Orozco Botanical Garden at University of Costa Rica, Ciudad universitaria Rodrigo Facio Brenes, San José Digging in deeper If you only have one chance to eat a meal in San José, make sure you do it at a soda. Costa Rica’s Craft Brewing Co, Brasil de Mora Ciudad Colón, San José Holalola, 37 Dent Flats Montes de Oca, San José