San José Hotels near Simon Bolivar Zoo

Explore the great outdoors at Parque Espana, a lovely green space in San José. Discover the acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area, or seek out the local tours.

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Morazan Park in Carmen. Our travelers also like the museums and art galleries in the area. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to National Park and Central Park, both a short walk away.

If museums are on your list of things to see, you might want to browse the collections at National Museum of Costa Rica in Catedral. Our travelers also like the art galleries in the area— your cultural tour starts here. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to see more of the museums in San José, you can easily walk to Museum of Contemporary Art and Design or Museo Homenaje Joaquín García Monge.

Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Spirogyra Butterfly Garden during your travels in San Francisco. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in TEOR/éTica during your trip to San José. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Galería Andrómeda during your trip to San José. Make time for the shops and local tours in this vibrant area.