Dolorosa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
![San Jose featuring forest scenes and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/115000/115800-San-Jose-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Central Park
You can find out about the history of San José with a visit to Central Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
![National Museum of Costa Rica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/0053286962ad58d985a019b1d3908252.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
National Museum of Costa Rica
You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
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Parque Viva
Learn about the events happening in Parque Viva during your trip to Guacima. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
![National Theater](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/c112e3191cf77f29d1d0f769294fd85f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
National Theater
You can make plans for a show at National Theater on your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
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Morazan Park
Explore the great outdoors at Morazan Park, a lovely green space in San José. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
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Mercado Central
During your trip to San José, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Mercado Central. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area or seek out the local tours.
Activities
![Arenal Volcano Experience Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1214544/7df70423-eafc-40be-8c77-f92706b2ef95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
![From Oaxaca City: Monte Alban Guided Archaeological Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46965407/d6c3b588-3a0d-42c1-be0f-03d225f65a36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Oaxaca City: Monte Alban Guided Archaeological Tour with transportation
![Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/727923/fd941073-3714-4b38-905a-f6dba95c7349.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
![Evening Tour Our Bus](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1353945/cf9daff9-0730-43c7-aa3b-606160f17783.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Half-Day San Jose Evening Bus Tour with Dinner and Pickup
![Bar Crawl in Downtown San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45968827/f031de27-540b-46bc-a7a9-ccbb29118130.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Bar Crawl in Downtown San Jose
![Arenal Volcano with Ecotermales Hot Springs From San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/901343/b0e23ea6-79fb-4416-ad04-8236d49f7650.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Arenal Volcano with Ecotermales Hot Springs From San José
Our pick of the best Dolorosa Hotel Deals
![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1039800/1039787/de50560c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2025
![Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/48100/48087/3a93d4b1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 5 Feb. 2025
![Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/921900/921872/acc7d565_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 11 Feb. 2025
![Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1380000/1378000/1377921/f15e14a2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Feb. 2025
![Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2310000/2303800/2303711/f3812ccb_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 9 Feb. 2025
![Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54800/54705/84620cb2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 8 Feb. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dolorosa
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Chinatown
The restaurants and museums are a few reasons travellers visit Chinatown. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit National Theater and Plaza de la Cultura, a few notable attractions nearby.
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Catedral
If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater are top sights worth seeing.
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Amón
If you're spending some time in Amón, Casa Amarilla and TEOR/éTica are top sights worth seeing.
![San Jose featuring forests and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/115000/115800-San-Jose-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Hospital
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Chirripo National Park are top sights worth seeing.
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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 Park or National Museum of Costa Rica.
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San Bosco
While San Bosco isn't home to many top sights, Parque La Sabana and Museum of Costa Rican Art are some notable places to visit nearby.