Things to Do with Kids in San José, Costa Rica
66 kid-tested activities — museums, parks, zoos, restaurants, and more.
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La Compania Concierge [Walking Tours in Costa Rica]
Ages: 8-17
Big Mike Tours S.A.
Ages: 6-17
Agencia de viajes Green Stone Adventures
Ages: 5-17
Foodie Tours Costa Rica
Ages: 8-17
My Costa Rica Travel Agency
Ages: 5-17
Greenway Nature Tours
Ages: 6-17
Finca la Puebla Organic Farm and Eco Retreat
Ages: 5-17
TOP Costa Rica
Ages: 5-17
Pasta Pronto Express y Catering
Ages: 2-17
Horizontes Nature Tours Costa Rica
Ages: 6-17
San Jose Free Walking Tour
Ages: 8-17
Natural Science Museum La Salle
Ages: 3-17
GOGO Planet
Ages: 0-10
Libreria Internacional, Avenida Central
Ages: 5-17
Ciudad Manga
Ages: 8-17
Canoa Aventura
Ages: 7-17
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum
Ages: 6-16
La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park
Ages: 5-17
Willy Tours Costa Rica
Ages: 5-17
Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center
Ages: 3-17
San Jose Urban Tours
Ages: 8-17
Toys
Ages: 2-10
Spirogyra Butterfly Garden
Ages: 1-12
$$Jardin de Lolita
Ages: 3-16
CRS Tours
Ages: 6-17
El Arca Vivero
Ages: 3-13
Leiton's • Desamparados
Ages: 2-10
Parque Nacional
Ages: 0-17
Refugio Animal de Costa Rica
Ages: 3-16
Children's Museum
Ages: 1-10
Costa Rican Center Of Science and Culture
Ages: 3-17
$$La Criollita
Ages: 3-16
Reventazon
Ages: 8-17
Expediciones Tropicales
Ages: 6-17
San Jose Indoor Club
Ages: 2-17
$$Denny's • San Jose
Ages: All ages
Libreria San Pablo CR
Ages: 5-17
Mariposario Butterfly Kingdom Costa Rica
Ages: 1-12
$$$Restaurante y Mirador Ram Luna
Ages: 3-17
$$Sapore Trattoria San Jose
Ages: 2-17
Plaza de la Cultura
Ages: 0-17
Bocaraca
Ages: 7-17
PLOP GIFTH SHOP
Ages: All ages
$$Lubnan
Ages: 8-17
Parque Diversiones
Ages: 3-17
Plaza Universal
Ages: All ages
Libreria Lehmann
Ages: 5-17
La Esquinita de la Abuela
Ages: 3-16
Toys, Avenida 2
Ages: 0-10
Adventure Park & Hotel Vista Golfo
Ages: 5-17
Jump Center - Paseo de las Flores
Ages: 3-17
Sky Master
Ages: 8-17
Leiton's • Goicoechea
Ages: 0-10
Outdoor Adventure Curridabat
Ages: 8-17
Pequeno Mundo • Y Griega
Ages: 1-17
$La Casona de Laly • Alameda
Ages: 3-17
Jump Center Terrazas Lindora
Ages: 3-16
Parque Acuatico El Valle Encantado
Ages: 3-16
Botanical Orchid Garden La Garita
Ages: 3-13
$$Johnny Rockets
Ages: 3-17
Costa Rica Top Tours
Ages: 6-17
Exploradores Outdoors
Ages: 8-17
Adventure X • Moravia
Ages: 5-17
Park Noah's Ark
Ages: 3-12
Parque Marino del Pacifico
Ages: 3-17
Pequeno Mundo Montes de Oca
Ages: 3-12
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Family Travel Guide: San José, Costa Rica
Discover the best things to do with kids in San José, Costa Rica. Our family-tested guide covers top attractions, restaurants, outdoor adventures, and hidden gems — all rated by age, with stroller info, cost estimates, and real parent tips.
San José Family Guides
In-depth guides with real costs, age-by-age picks, and parent tips.
Best San José Activities for Toddlers (Ages 0–4)
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- What can we do with kids on a rainy day in San José?
- There are 48 rainy day options in San José. Top indoor picks: La Compania Concierge [Walking Tours in Costa Rica], Big Mike Tours S.A., Agencia de viajes Green Stone Adventures, Foodie Tours Costa Rica, My Costa Rica Travel Agency.
- What are the best activities for toddlers in San José?
- 36 activities in San José are rated for toddlers (ages 1–3). Parent favorites: Pasta Pronto Express y Catering, Natural Science Museum La Salle, GOGO Planet, Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center, Toys.
- What are fun things to do with teens in San José?
- 54 activities in San José are rated for teens (ages 13–17). Top picks: La Compania Concierge [Walking Tours in Costa Rica], Big Mike Tours S.A., Agencia de viajes Green Stone Adventures, Foodie Tours Costa Rica, My Costa Rica Travel Agency.
- How much do family activities cost in San José?
- KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 66 activities in San José. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.
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