Carmen Travel Guide
San José
Popular places to visit
Morazan Park
Morazan Park is just one of the places to see in San José, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Parque Espana
After visiting Parque Espana, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
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.
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 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.
Hacienda Alsacia
Enjoy an outing to Hacienda Alsacia during your stay in San Isidro.
Top hotels in Carmen
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
Great hotel. I think they are doing some upgrades, well need it. Great staff. At the restaurant food was delicious. Can’t complain t. Everything great.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Taormina Hotel and Casino
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Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
Great accommodations!
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Best hotel in historic district, great location good parking , a little hard to find, but great stay
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Urban Green Hotel & Suites
The room was clean, bed was very comfortable. I am a terrible sleeper and I like a firm mattress with pillowtop which is exactly what they had. I had an issue with m y first room as it had a connecting door to another room where some young folks were kind of loud. They easiily moved me to a new one ...
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Santo Tomas Hotel
Exceptional old, colonial feeling with high ceilings and interesting lay out
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Carmen
Barrio Escalante
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Escalante and surrounding area, you can visit San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica.
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 Museum of Costa Rica or Jade Museum.
Amón
If you're spending some time in Amón, Casa Amarilla and TEOR/éTica are top sights worth seeing.
Catedral
If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and Jade Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Santa Teresa
While there might not be top attractions in Santa Teresa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Spirogyra Butterfly Garden and Casa Amarilla.
Merced
If you're spending some time in Merced, Mercado Central and Mercado Borbón are top sights worth seeing.
