San José in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in San José? See a volcano and coffee. Here is how to spend one perfect day in Costa Rica’s capital — plus the best-rated tours to book.

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Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in San Jose — prices per person.

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Premium Adventure from San Jose Arenal Volcano Waterfall and Thermal

5.0(29)·10–12 hours

from$179$199/ person

via Viator

San Jose

San Jose Walking City Tour Coffee and Chocolate Tastings

5.0(33)·2–3 hours

from$65/ person

via Viator

San Jose

Poas Coffee tour, La Paz Falls and Poas Volcano

5.0(20)·10 hours

from$105/ person

via Viator

San Jose

San Jose Foodie Tour | Costa Rican Culinary Culture

5.0(23)·3–4 hours

from$155/ person

via Viator

San Jose

Poás Volcano, Coffee Plantation and La Paz Waterfall Gardens Tour

5.0(14)·9 hours

from$195/ person

via Viator

San Jose

San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees

4.9(1,229)·2h 30min

from$35/ person

via Viator

San Jose

Day Trip from San Jose to La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Safari in Sarapiqui River

5.0(13)·10 hours

from$225/ person

via Viator

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Small Group Cultural Walking Tour in San Jose Costa Rica

4.9(321)·3 hours

from$45/ person

via Viator