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Offered languages
- German
- Portuguese
- English
- Italian
- French
- Dutch
- Spanish
Every guide in San José will tell you coffee paid for the National Theatre. The records tell a different story, and that is only one surprise on this self-guided walking tour of San José.
There is no guide and no group. You follow the story on your phone in the Tourific app. From the fortress where Costa Rica gave up its army to the square where, so the story goes, a general ordered his own firing squad to shoot, each stop is a story told where it happened.
Everything plays offline, so you can stop for gallo pinto or step into a Museum, then carry on.
Ideal for a first afternoon in the capital, before you head off to the volcanoes and the coast. Over 25,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours, and the tour comes with a full refund guarantee.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.
Itinerary
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1Plaza de la Democracia y de la Abolición del Ejército
Start by getting an overview of the city's history, learn about the significance of this square and hear about two famous museums that are just off this square
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Parque Nacional Park
Hear the story behind the National monument and view two unique buildings in the neighborhood
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Teatro Nacional Costa Rica (Pass by)
Compare the coffee legend with the real bill, then spot what an Italian painter got wrong
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Learn what sets this museum apart from others
Admission ticket free -
3Central Market (Mercado Central)
End near a bustling market where you can eat or shop. Note that it is closed on Sundays.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Pause in a park whose name scandalised the city, then follow teachers marching on a newspaper
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Search nearby for a small bronze girl who disappeared from her pedestal one July night
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Los Presentes
Encounter nine bronze farmers on a corner where a grand palace vanished without a convincing reason
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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