Tourist's Daily Cost of Living: $236
This number, in US dollars, indicates the estimated total of standard daily expenses for one person:
- Brunch -Three-Star Restaurant
- Dinner - Three-Star Restaurant
- Three-Star Hotel One Room Per Night
Rate sometimes changes throughout the year depending on high or low tourist seasons. We rate on HIGH seasons so you can feel comfortable in using this as a safe gauge.
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Average Weather
Average Monthly Temperature and Rainfall in San Jose
| Month | Temp | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75 F | 0.6 in |
| Feb | 76 F | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 79 F | 0.8 in |
| Apr | 79 F | 1.8 in |
| May | 80 F | 9 in |
| Jun | 79 F | 9.5 in |
| Jul | 77 F | 8.3 in |
| Aug | 78 F | 9.5 in |
| Sep | 79 F | 12 in |
| Oct | 77 F | 11.8 in |
| Nov | 77 F | 5.7 in |
| Dec | 75 F | 1.6 in |
| Month | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75 F | 0.2 in | 75 F | 0.2 in | 75 F | 0.2 in | 75 F | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 76 F | 0 in | 77 F | 0 in | 78 F | 0 in | 79 F | 0 in |
| Mar | 79 F | 0.2 in | 79 F | 0.2 in | 79 F | 0.2 in | 79 F | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 79 F | 0.4 in | 79 F | 0.4 in | 79 F | 0.4 in | 79 F | 0.4 in |
| May | 80 F | 2.2 in | 80 F | 2.2 in | 80 F | 2.2 in | 80 F | 2.2 in |
| Jun | 79 F | 2.4 in | 79 F | 2.4 in | 79 F | 2.4 in | 79 F | 2.4 in |
| Jul | 77 F | 2.1 in | 77 F | 2.1 in | 77 F | 2.1 in | 77 F | 2.1 in |
| Aug | 78 F | 2.4 in | 78 F | 2.4 in | 78 F | 2.4 in | 78 F | 2.4 in |
| Sep | 79 F | 3 in | 79 F | 3 in | 79 F | 3 in | 79 F | 3 in |
| Oct | 77 F | 3 in | 77 F | 3 in | 77 F | 3 in | 77 F | 3 in |
| Nov | 77 F | 1.4 in | 77 F | 1.4 in | 77 F | 1.4 in | 77 F | 1.4 in |
| Dec | 75 F | 0.4 in | 75 F | 0.4 in | 75 F | 0.4 in | 75 F | 0.4 in |
Food
Cafe Britt
http://www.cafebritt.com/
Cafe de Paris
http://www.cafedeparis.net/
Cafe del Teatro Nacional
http://www.cafebritt.comLodging
Aguila Deosa Inn
http://www.aguiladeosainn.com
Albergue Volcan Turrialba
http://www.volcanturrialbalodge.com
Amon Plaza
http://www.hotelamonplaza.com
Arenal Observatory Lodge
http://www.arenalobservatorylodge.com/EN/
Aurola Holiday Inn
http://www.aurola-holidayinn.com
Bahia Del Sol
4 star beach front hotel
Bosque del Cabo
Eco-lodge
Britannia
http://www.hotelbritanniacostarica.com
Cala Luna Hotel
Boutique hotel and villas in Langosta Beach
Casa Turire
http://www.hotelcasaturire.com
Costa Rica Rainforest Hotel
http://www.chachaguarainforesthotel.com/
Costa Verde Inn
http://www.costaverdeinn.com/
Don Fadrique
http://www.hoteldonfadrique.com
Ecoplaya Beach Resort
http://www.ecoplaya.com/
Finca Rosa Blanca Country Inn
http://www.fincarosablanca.com
Gran Hotel Costa Rica
http://www.granhotelcr.com
Hacienda Pinilla
http://www.haciendapinilla.com/
Hotel Aranjuez
http://www.hotelaranjuez.com
Hotel Arco Iris Lodge
http://www.arcoirislodge.com/
Hotel Bougainvillea
http://www.bougainvillea.co.cr
Hotel Boutique Jade
http://www.hotelboutiquejade.com/
Hotel Don Carlos
http://www.doncarloshotel.com
Hotel Don Fadrique
http://www.hoteldonfadrique.com/
Hotel Dunn Inn
http://www.hoteldunninn.com/
Hotel Fonda Vela
http://www.fondavela.com/
Hotel Grano de Oro
Converted from a tropical Victorian mansion
Hotel Inca Real
http://www.hotelincareal.com
Hotel Kekoldi
http://www.kekoldi.com
Hotel le Bergerac
Small French-style inn
Hotel Milvia
http://www.hotelmilvia.com
Hotel Playa Negra
Cabins near the beach
Hotel Ricon de San Jose
http://www.hotelrincondesanjose.com/
Hotel Rincon de San Jose
http://www.hotelrincondesanjose.com
Hotel Santo Tomas
http://www.hotelsantotomas.com
Hotel Sugar Beach
http://www.sugar-beach.com/
La Mariposa Hotel
http://www.hotelmariposa.com/
Laguna Tortuguero
http://www.Lagunatortuguero.com
Makanda by the Sea
Villas and studios above the sea
Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center
http://www.mounthermon.org
New Camaldi Retreat
http://www.Contemplation.com
Orosi Lodge
http://www.orosilodge.com
Orquideas Inn
http://www.orquideasinn.com
Posada el Quijote
http://www.quijote.co.cr
Pura Vida Hotel
Free standing "casitas"
Pura Vida Yoga Retreat & Spa
http://www.puravidaspa.com
Seascape Resort
http://www.seascaperesort.com
Selva Verde Lodge
http://www.selvaverde.com
The Backyard Hotel
http://www.backyardhotel.com/
Trapp Family Hotel
Family hospitality
Turrialtico
http://www.turrialtico.com
Villa del Mar Retreat
Seaside hotel sponsored by nuns
Villablanca
http://www.villablanca-costarica.com
Vista del Valle Plantation Inn
http://www.vistadelvalle.com
Xandari Resort Hotel & Spa
http://www.xandari.com
YMCA Camp Seafarer
http://www.seagull-seafarer.orgServices
Aventuras Naturales
http://www.toenjoynature.com
Cocozuma Traveller
http://www.cocozumacr.com/
Costa Rica
http://costaricaexperts.com/
Costa Rica Sun Tours
http://www.crsuntours.com
Costa Rica Tours
Tours of Costa Rica
Desafio Adventure Company
http://www.desafiocostarica.com/
Doka Estate
http://www.dokaestate.com/
Rios Tropicales
http://www.riostropicales.com/
Sky Adventures
http://www.skytrek.com/Sites
Finca de Mariposas
Butterfly farm
Instituto Clodomiro Picado
http://www.icp.ucr.ac.cr
La Paz Waterfall Gardens
http://www.waterfallgardens.com/
Museu de Arte y Diseno Contemporaneo
Contemporary art and design