The Hotel Holiday Inn San José AUROLA is located in the heart of  San José, Costa Rica, just moments from the best attractions, shopping, restaurants and things to do in the city.
 
​When exploring San José, be sure to visit the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, which is home to numerous gold pieces and archeology exhibits, or the Nacional Museum of Costa Rica. The Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture is just ten minutes away, and offers different attractions such as the Children Museum, a museum for for a family visit; the National Auditorium, where you can attend one of the many major productions offered in the city; and the National Gallery, which hosts numerous local and international exhibits. There is also the Costa Rican National Museum, which is less than two miles away. Housed in the old Bellavista Fortress, it chronicles the fascinating history of Costa Rica with informative and interesting exhibits. Also our customers can walk to the gastronomic area Barrio Escalante.

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​National Theater 

Built in 1897, this stunning Neo-Classical theatre is considered the finest historic building in San José, renowned for its opulent interiors adorned with luxurious furniture and gorgeous artwork. Visitors can take a behind-the-scenes tour or attend one of the theatre’s many orchestra, opera, ballet or other dramatic and musical performances.

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Democracy Plaza

Established by President Oscar Arias in 1989 to commemorate 100 years of Costa Rican democracy, this plaza features excellent views of the mountains surrounding San José, particularly at sunset, and an open-air crafts market.

Irazu Volcano

Hide to the summit,past the potato,onion,and cabbage fields and dairy farms, and you will find an eerie landscape near the crater with fumaroles and several craters ringed by gnarled,scorched trees and brilliantly hued mineral pools.

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Gold Museum
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​This museum showcases an extraordinary collection of gold artifacts made by the Pre-Columbian people of Costa Rica. Its 1,600 pieces were created between 500 AD and 1500 AD, and the exhibits explain their functions in daily life as well as the techniques employed to create them.

Jade Museum

Created to preserve Costa Rica’s archaeological heritage, the Jade Museum features the largest collection of pre-Columbian jade artifacts in the world, with 7,000 objects created between 500 BC and 300 BC
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Poas Volcano

​This volcano is one of the Central Valley’s most popular attractions, where you’ll find sulfuric, bubbling pools, a deep green lake and plenty of smoke and steam rising from fumaroles. A visitor’s center and museum explain the geothermal and ecological attractions in the park, and there’s also a café serving coffee, hot drinks, sandwiches and snacks.

Braulio Carrillo National Park

Spanning 50,000 hectares, Braulio Carrillo National Park is one of the largest protected areas in Costa Rica. Its tall mountains, thick forests, and several canyons with rivers and streams make it a favorite destination of hikers, adventurers and nature lovers. 
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