Cheap Car Rental San Jose
Cartago
At the beginning of the 17th century San Jose was a village where smugglers and black marketers were banished to the Valley around San Jose. Many of the buildings built in the 19th century were demolished to make way for new construction.
The modern day city of San Jose
Today San Jose is a modern city with bustling commerce and impressive architecture, attracting tourists from all over the world. The Inter-American Court of Human Rights is also headquartered here. If you are planning to rent a car in San Jose, make sure you compare car rental San Jose at holidaycars.com and book beforehand so you don't have to deal with hidden costs.
Museo Nacional
The Museo Nacional is located at Avenida Central in the east of San Jose. The pre-Columbian culture of Costa Rica and the civil war that divided the country in 1823 are the main themes. To reach the museum public transport is a good option, but car rental in San Jose is recommended if you want to explore more of the surroundings.
Gold Museum
The Museo del Oro is located in the Plaza de la Cultura in a unique building. Highlight is the pre-Columbian gold collection of over 1600 artifacts dating back to AD 500. Gold was considered a symbol of authority in that period.
Prepare your routes before travelling by car rental to Parque Espana
Near Parque Espana stands an imposing building and on the 11th floor you will find the Jade Museum. The view of the city and its surroundings is impressive. This is an exhibition of jade and stone artifacts from the pre-Columbian times. It's important to plan the routes beforehand when traveling by car rental in San Jose.
Tourist attractions in the Area
This volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and you should definitely visit. The surrounding National Park is a beautiful area consisting of cloud forests and tropical rainforests. A hike to the summit is a great adventure. The volcano can be easily reached by a rental car in San Jose. Costa Rica has generally good infrastructure, ideal for taking your rental car for a spin. San-Jose is the most civilized country in Central America with many unspoiled nature parks.
Irazu Volcano
The Irazu Volcano is part of the Cordillera Central Volcánica, and lies 52 kilometers northeast of the capital and 31 kilometers northeast of Cartago. The Irazu is an active volcano and the park is one of the major hydrographic areas. Making use of car hire in San Jose is the fastest and most convenient option to get to Irazu volcano and fully enjoy the experience.
