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San Jose

Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for San Jose.

Hotel guides

Travel videos

Yellow Productions

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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
Travel guide

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.

Nomadic Matt: San Jose

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
Travel guide

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.

My Adventures Across The World: Best Day Trips From San Jose

Read the guide at myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/best-day-trips-from-san-jose/.

myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/best-day-trips-from-san-jose/

The Broke Backpacker
Travel guide

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.

The Broke Backpacker: Things To Do In San Jose Costa Rica

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
Travel guide

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.

Along Dusty Roads: San Jose To Uvita Bus

Read the guide at alongdustyroads.com/posts/san-jose-to-uvita-bus.

alongdustyroads.com/posts/san-jose-to-uvita-bus

ViaTravelers
Travel guide

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.

ViaTravelers: San Jose

Read the guide at viatravelers.com/destinations/san-jose/.

viatravelers.com/destinations/san-jose/

Lonely Planet
Travel guide

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.

Lonely Planet: San Jose

Read the guide at lonelyplanet.com/destinations/costa-rica/san-jose.

lonelyplanet.com/destinations/costa-rica/san-jose

Be My Travel Muse
Travel guide

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.

Be My Travel Muse: Best Hotels In San Jose

Read the guide at bemytravelmuse.com/best-hotels-in-san-jose/.

bemytravelmuse.com/best-hotels-in-san-jose/

Atlas & Boots
Travel guide

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.

Atlas & Boots: Best Day Trips From San Jose Costa Rica

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/