What's Merced Like?
If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, look no further than Merced. Take time to see places like Mercado Central and Mercado Borbón while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including Children's Museum.
How to Get to Merced
Flying to:
- San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Merced
- Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Merced
Things to See and Do in and around Merced
Things to See near Merced:
- Mercado Borbón (0.5 mi/0.8 km away)
- Central Park (0.8 mi/1.3 km away)
- San Jose Cathedral (0.9 mi/1.4 km away)
- Plaza de la Cultura (0.9 mi/1.5 km away)
- Sabana Park (1 mi/1.6 km away)
Things to Do near Merced:
- Mercado Central (0.6 mi/1 km away)
- Museum of Costa Rican Art (0.8 mi/1.3 km away)
- National Theater (0.9 mi/1.5 km away)
- Spirogyra Butterfly Garden (1.1 mi/1.7 km away)
- National Museum of Costa Rica (1.3 mi/2 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit San José?
- Hottest months: March, April, February, May (average 68°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 66°F)
- Rainiest months: October, June, September, August (average 26 inches of rainfall)