A stopover in San José
Volcanoes and cloud forest within a day trip.
| Airport to the centre | about 30 min |
| Typical central 3–4★ hotel | ~$110 / night |
| Airline stopover program | None, but split tickets often work |
With 24–48 hours
- Poás Volcano
- Coffee farm tour
- Central Market
Tips
- Leave big bags at the airport's left-luggage desk or your hotel so you can explore right away.
- With separate tickets, give yourself at least one night between flights.
- Check whether your passport needs a visa or travel authorisation to leave the airport.
Routes where San José is on the way
Philadelphia → São PauloPhiladelphia → Buenos AiresPhiladelphia → LimaNew York → LimaBoston → São PauloBoston → LimaWashington, DC → Buenos AiresWashington, DC → LimaAtlanta → São PauloAtlanta → Buenos AiresAtlanta → LimaMiami → AucklandMiami → São PauloMiami → Buenos AiresMiami → LimaChicago → Buenos AiresChicago → LimaDallas → São Paulo