AmericasCity
San Jose
Costa Rica
Destination data refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 09:24 UTCFX rates refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 00:02 UTCAdvisories refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 11:52 UTC
Destination snapshot
San Jose is a strong pick if you want a city trip with a solid mix of cost, safety, culture, and logistics.
71
Travel Score
Travel profile
Cost
66
Safety
70
Culture
68
Health
66
Internet
70
Outdoors
94
Access
62
Practical details
Capital
San José
Languages
Spanish
Population
5.3M
Time zone
UTC-06:00
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Trip basics
Best months
Jan · Feb · Mar
Climate
Highland
Warmest month
Feb · 27°C
Quietest month
May · crowd 65/100
Budget snapshot
Mid-range daily budget
$218
Local daily spend
CRC 101,385
Budget estimates are modeled from public mid-range daily costs. Flights into the destination, taxes, event spikes, and hotel swings can move the real total.
Travel advisory
Visa check
Estimate only - verify at the official embassy or consulate. Use Sherpa and the official embassy or consulate before you book anything non-refundable.
At a glance
Currency
CRC
Best months list
Jan · Feb · Mar
Destination type
City
Photo source
Local curated image