Radisson Europa Hotel and Conference Center

P.O. Box 538 Calle Blancos, Calle Blancos 2120, San Jose Costa Rica

Reservations: 1-800-395-7046 US/Canada Toll-free

Telephone: (506) 2 257-3257 Fax: (506) 2 257-8221

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San José, Costa Rica Hotel Near Businesses, Attractions

Our San José, Costa Rica hotel is conveniently located in the city's financial district. With easy access to all major highways and entertainment and shopping areas, a stay at the Radisson Europa Hotel in San José affords you countless opportunities to maximize adventure on your Costa Rica vacation. At just 25 minutes from San Jose's Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), airport travel to and from the Radisson is easy and stress free. Guests at the Radisson Europa San José, Costa Rica hotel can enjoy exciting local attractions like Spirogyra Butterfly Garden and Volcan Arenal. With our convenient location, your Costa Rica vacation will be memorable.

The Radisson Europa is convenient to the following San José attractions:

Calle de la Amargura
This strip is a popular gathering spot for local students of the University of Costa Rica and is home to a variety of small shops. At night it's a hot spot for clubbing and barhopping.
Museo Nacional
History and art buffs will enjoy browsing this museum, set in an old army fort. Learn about Costa Rica's early indigenous inhabitants, colonial history and its ever-changing culture.
Calle 17, between Avenida Central & 2, Plaza de la Democracia, San José
(506) 257-1433
Parque Nacional
San Jose's National Park, this green retreat from the city is a welcome retreat from the often chaotic capital. If you need to escape, head here from our hotel in San José.
Avenidas 1 & 3, Calles 15 & 18, San José
Spirogyra Butterfly Garden
Located in the middle of downtown, this winged-insect haven delights tourists. Learn more than you ever thought you'd know about over 30 species of butterflies, just a few minutes from our hotel in San José.
100m E and 150m S of El Pueblo Shopping Center, San José
(506) 222-2937
Teatro Nacional
Architectural enthusiasts visit Costa Rica just to see this impressive 19th century structure, but theatre-goers can also enjoy a quality production inside.
Calles 3 & 5, San José
Volcan Arenal
This volcano ranks among the top 10 most active volcanoes in the world and makes for a great day trip from the Radisson Europa Hotel San José.
Arenal National Park, Arenal, Costa Rica
(506) 645-7070

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About San José

San José is the most cosmopolitan city in Costa Rica, and travelers through the region will find that it offers the most rewarding restaurants, hotels and nightlife venues between Mexico and Bogotá, Columbia. At first, some visitors may be less than enchanted by the urban sprawl, but once they get into areas like the Plaza de la Cultura and Paseo Colón, they will find that much of city's charm is easy to enjoy on foot. Quality museums are definitely in abundance, with the best being the Jade Museum and the Costa Rican Art Museum. However, the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum is a must-see, displaying intricate gold replicas of animals that once served the ancient Diquis inhabitants as religious symbols. Parque Nacional and Parque La Sabana provide green spaces for unwinding, and travelers wanting to get off the beaten path should opt for a cruise around the Gulf of Nicoya or a trip to La Paz Waterfall. The Escazú neighborhood plays host to many fine restaurants, but remember to bring your wallet since the meals can get expensive. For a more economical meal, duck into one of the many cafés for a plato del día. After dinner, escape into one San José's nightspots for dancing and people watching. Two of the best areas are Los Yoses and San Pedro, which cater to the student population. The Mercado Central market is best if you are shopping for variety, but most neighborhoods offer a few intriguing stores. Whether just passing through or planning an extended stay, visitors will find that San José is an oasis in a sparsely populated region.

Did you know?

Involved in a family enterprise to build a railroad linking San José and Puerto Limon, Minor Cooper Keith founded Costa Rica's banana industry almost by default. When the railroad wasn't attracting enough passengers, Keith used it to ship bananas to the coast. By 1890, his United Fruit Company was well underway. The railroad connected major fruit distribution centers in New Orleans and Boston with the banana plantations of San José. In time, Keith expanded his company to Guatemala and Honduras, and profits from the railroad and bananas funded much of Costa Rica's national debt through the 1930s.

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