Destination
San Jose Holidays
The starting point to your Costa Rican adventure
San Jose is a major transportation hub and many people travelling to Costa Rica will start off their itineraries here. With direct flights from the UK to San Jose getting here couldn't be easier. We advise you to spend a couple of nights here giving you time to recuperate after your flight. Visit the Jade Museum and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum and learn about the history of Costa Rica while viewing the beautiful jade and gold pieces as well as lots of pre - columbian artefacts. Explore the city at your own pace of partake in a local walking or biking tour.
Essential Information
- Time Zone GMT - 6
- Currency Costa Rican colón (CRC)
- Visa Information British citizens will not require a visa for travel to Costa Rica.
- Language Spanish
- Flight Time Approx.11–12 hours; direct flights are available from London Gatwick three times a week in winter and twice a week in summer. Indirect flights are available from other UK airports.
- Health Information No special vaccines are required or recommended for travel to Costa Rica.
