Flights from Montreal to San José

The best of San José


A vibrant capital surrounded by mountains and greenery

Costa Rica’s capital, San José (also known as Chepe), boasts numerous restaurants and museums. At an altitude of 1,170 metres, its climate is temperate all year round. Nature’s splendours await visitors who venture just outside the city.


Not to be missed

  • Teatro Nacional: One of the city’s most beautiful buildings.

  • Volcanoes: The Poás, Irazú and Arenal volcanoes are only fifty or so kilometres away from the city of San José.

  • Tortuga Island: Not far from San José, tourists can admire reptiles on a cruise to Tortuga Island, where they might spot crocodiles and multi-coloured birds.

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