El Carmen
San José


Visit El Carmen
Stay near popular El Carmen attractions
Things to do

Braulio Carrillo National Park Aerial Tram Experience Pass

From San José: All-Inclusive Manuel Antonio Park & Beach Day

Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner

Doka, Grecia & Sarchi Oxcart Factories and stores From San Jose
Top hotels in El Carmen

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
"Everything was perfect. It will be good to add some varieties to the breakfast menu."
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Barceló San José

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
"The hotel was clean well maintained and overall a wonderful experience. Breakfast was also great 👍"
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
"the staff at check in were so kind.. i will always stay here .... beautiful , You feel you are in a magical place and the food was so good... the braised beef, the breakfast... the servers were all so happy ... thanks again"
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Where to stay in El Carmen
La California
Check out the restaurants, shopping and museums while spending some time in La California. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or National Theater of Costa Rica.

Barrio Escalante
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Escalante and surrounding area, you can visit San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica.

La Sabana
While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

Hospital
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Carmen
While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and National Center of Art and Culture.











