San Jose
Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for San Jose.
Hotel guides
Travel videos
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Yellow Productions is a YouTube travel channel creating detailed guide videos, hotel reviews, restaurant reviews, travel gear content, and airport tours.
This San Jose guide video provides a detailed tour of San Jose Mineta International Airport, including useful access and airline context for travelers.
Travel articles & blogs
Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget-travel advice site focused on cheaper, longer, and more practical trip planning. Their San Jose, Costa Rica guide is a practical city-planning resource, covering things to do, costs, savings, transportation, and other visitor basics.
Read the guide at nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/costa-rica-travel-tips/san-jose/.
nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/costa-rica-travel-tips/san-jose/
My Adventures Across The World is Claudia Tavani’s travel blog, focused on destination guides, responsible travel, hiking, food, and practical advice. Her San Jose day-trips guide is helpful for comparing places reachable independently or by guided tour from Costa Rica’s capital.
Read the guide at myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/best-day-trips-from-san-jose/.
myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/best-day-trips-from-san-jose/
The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, hostels, gear, and independent trips. Their San Jose things-to-do guide is useful for budget-conscious travelers looking for activities suited to different spending levels.
Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/things-to-do-in-san-jose-costa-rica/.
thebrokebackpacker.com/things-to-do-in-san-jose-costa-rica/
Along Dusty Roads is an independent travel blog by Andrew and Emily, focused on selective, photography-led destination guidance. Their San Jose to Uvita transport guide is a practical route-planning article, comparing travel by bus, car, or transfer.
Read the guide at alongdustyroads.com/posts/san-jose-to-uvita-bus.
alongdustyroads.com/posts/san-jose-to-uvita-bus
ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site that publishes destination guides with structured trip-planning context. Their San José guide gives helpful context on the capital’s Central Valley setting, cultural role, transport-hub value, and use as a base for exploring Costa Rica.
Read the guide at viatravelers.com/destinations/san-jose/.
viatravelers.com/destinations/san-jose/
Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel guide site and publishing brand with structured destination research and trip-planning content. Their San José guide is a strong general reference for culture, theatres, museums, markets, attractions, and practical visitor tips.
Read the guide at lonelyplanet.com/destinations/costa-rica/san-jose.
lonelyplanet.com/destinations/costa-rica/san-jose
Be My Travel Muse is a solo female travel blog and travel business focused on independent, adventurous, and women-focused travel. Their San José hotel roundup is a useful accommodation guide for travelers deciding where to stay in Costa Rica’s capital.
Read the guide at bemytravelmuse.com/best-hotels-in-san-jose/.
bemytravelmuse.com/best-hotels-in-san-jose/
Atlas & Boots is an outdoor travel blog focused on hiking, trekking, wildlife, mountains, gear, and adventure destinations. Their San José day-trips article is a good fit for outdoor-focused travelers, curating nearby options through trip experience and traveler input.
Read the guide at atlasandboots.com/travel-blog/best-day-trips-from-san-jose-costa-rica/.
atlasandboots.com/travel-blog/best-day-trips-from-san-jose-costa-rica/