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San Jose weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Dec
75°F 23°C
66°F 18°C
Jan
76°F 24°C
66°F 18°C
Feb
77°F 25°C
66°F 18°C
Mar
79°F 26°C
67°F 19°C
Apr
80°F 26°C
68°F 20°C
May
79°F 26°C
68°F 20°C

Extended Forecast
Tuesday
22 Dec
Hi:
75°F 23°C
Lo:
62°F 16°C
Wednesday
23 Dec
Hi:
84°F 28°C
Lo:
62°F 16°C
Thursday
24 Dec
Hi:
82°F 27°C
Lo:
62°F 16°C
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Things to Do: Outdoor Sports & Nature

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Volcan Poas
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 41 attractions in San Jose
Attraction type: Volcano; National park
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Orosi River Valley ( El Valle del Rio Orosi )
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 41 attractions in San Jose
Attraction type: Valley
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Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 41 attractions in San Jose
Attraction type: Wildlife park; Nature reserve; Hiking trail
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Aventuras la Carpintera
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 41 attractions in San Jose
Attraction type: Tour; Hiking trail; Other
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Parque La Sabana
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 41 attractions in San Jose

The city's largest park.

Attraction type: Park
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Spirogyra Butterfly Garden
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 41 attractions in San Jose

30 species of butterflies flutter around this magical garden.

Attraction type: Nature centre
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Central Park (Parque Central)
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 41 attractions in San Jose

A simple square with a gazebo donated by former Nicaraguan dictator Anastasio Somoza.

Attraction type: Town centre/square/plaza; Park
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Parque Espana
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 41 attractions in San Jose

One of the capital's most pleasant spots.

Attraction type: Park
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National Park (Parque Nacional)
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #21 of 41 attractions in San Jose

This tropical park is popular during the day but best avoided at night.

Attraction type: Park
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Melia Cariari Golf Course
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #22 of 41 attractions in San Jose

This designer championship golf course on the grounds of the Melia Cariari Hotel was Central America’s first. Pro and amateur events are held here regularly.

Attraction type: Golf course
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Monte Sky
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #25 of 41 attractions in San Jose
Attraction type: Forest; Nature reserve
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El Pueblo
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #32 of 41 attractions in San Jose

San Jose's nightlife is concentrated in this complex made to look like an old Spanish village.

Attraction type: Neighbourhood; Scenic/historic walking area; Mall
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Guanacaste Expeditions
Attraction type: Wildlife park
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Paraiso Adventures Tours SA

Full day and Half Day ATV Tours Leaving all Hotels San Jose area.just 40 minutes from San Jose Looking for an Adventure tour come and see us

Attraction type: All-terrain vehicle trail
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