Title: Visit Mercedes: 2026 Travel Guide for Mercedes, San José | Expedia.com

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# Mercedes

## Travel Guide

## Visit Mercedes

Things to do

- Mercedes Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Mercedes

![Barceló San José](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/790000/789000/788912/459f24b6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Barceló San José

Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose

$87 nightly

$98 total

Apr 11 - Apr 12

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,960 reviews)

This was a nice hotel. Rooms were clean. Staff were nice. I enjoyed my stay

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

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![Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1380000/1378000/1377921/1a57897e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Autopista General Canas La Asunción Heredia

$103 nightly

$116 total

Apr 4 - Apr 5

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this spa hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

7.6/10 Good! (2,056 reviews)

Our bathroom tap was broken. Couldn’t run the water at all, I think the censor was broken. And the shower head was broken and only a small stream of water was coming out. Our coffee machine also was broken had to hold down the buttons for it to work.

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

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![Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/921900/921872/w5757h3835x0y5-86d7993a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo 

$148 nightly

$167 total

May 1 - May 2

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,464 reviews)

The room was quite spacious and very comfortable. TV has English speaking channels. Very short ride from the airport.

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

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Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

East side of Costa Rica Country Club San Rafael 

Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in San Rafael. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (986 reviews)

Breakfast was not that interesting it would be a low on my rating only went 3 times in 25 days cause I just wasn’t that impressed coffee was like water . Laundry services was excellent

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

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![Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9430000/9426100/9426098/68d70e84_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

300 meters north ICE building San José San Jose

Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...

9/10 Wonderful! (750 reviews)

Location is ok. Didn’t walk anywhere, not sure I would have. Room was clean and beautifully decorated. Kitchen basics could have been better but was usable. Bed comfy, pillows soft, grounds nicely decorated, free coffee upon arrival. Breakfast worth every penny. Pool looked very clean.

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026

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![Nina´s - Juan Santamaria](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90800000/90790400/90790374/0d4f5af8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Nina´s - Juan Santamaria

Calle Las Américas, Invu Las Cañas 1 Rio Segundo Alajuela Province

Stay at this apartment in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free airport pick-up, and a garden. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and City Mall are located ...

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[Tonight

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[Tomorrow night

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### Popular places to visit

![Estadio National and La Sabana Park. San José Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507595/a90020ae-c78c-4a6b-b4db-8e7642ad88b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Sabana Park

4/5(189 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Sabana Park, a lovely green space in San José. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art scene. 

[](https://expedia.com/Sabana-Park-La-Sabana.d507595.Vacation-Attraction)

![Beautiful aerial view os the city of San Jose Costa Rica, and its main park The Sabana ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101134/b27329da-b981-4821-9424-d629ab914aa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### National Stadium of Costa Rica

4.5/5(270 reviews)

Catch an event at National Stadium of Costa Rica during your trip to San José. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. 

[](https://expedia.com/National-Stadium-Of-Costa-Rica-La-Sabana.d6101134.Vacation-Attraction)

![Parque Viva](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6355960/58d2e5cc-412d-4d2a-9b47-1f7546f50987.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Parque Viva

4/5(3 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Parque Viva during your trip to Guacima. Take in the festivals while you're in the area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Parque-Viva-San-Jose.d553248634304701374.Vacation-Attraction)

![Parque Central de San José en Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507591/ffc02a7a-38fa-4cdc-9dc2-79fa04c60bd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Central Park

4/5(116 reviews)

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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Central-Park-Hospital.d507591.Vacation-Attraction)

![Beautiful aerial view of the National theater in Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502510/18438218-b063-43f9-9baf-a725b0ecabd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### National Theater of Costa Rica

4.5/5(317 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at National Theater of Costa Rica during your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area. 

[](https://expedia.com/National-Theater-Of-Costa-Rica-Catedral.d502510.Vacation-Attraction)

![Beautiful aerial view of the Morazan Park in Costa Rica ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507589/ae1cf23c-ebe0-404a-adcb-96c9474736d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Morazan Park

4/5(156 reviews)

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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Morazan-Park-Carmen.d507589.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/274749/72dfc7b1-7d8e-4f02-91f1-cead05282f56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

$55

per adult

**92%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/san-jose-by-night-small-group-food-and-culture-tour-with-dinner.a274749.activity-details)

![ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47970907/9858f2e7-49d1-494c-b4b0-cdc4bfb19774.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ

$135

per adult

**90%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/isla-tortuga-desde-san-jose.a47970907.activity-details)

![Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/727923/fd941073-3714-4b38-905a-f6dba95c7349.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge

$63

per adult

**96%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/skip-the-lineday-ticket-la-paz-waterfall-gardens-nature-park-wildlife-refuge.a727923.activity-details)

![Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44830499/1c81724e-fe54-465a-86f9-5f9861f39b21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience

$180

per adult

**98%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-poas-volcano.a44830499.activity-details)

![Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1353988/140cbd5e-6cbe-4cf6-8f79-80d93578b000.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose

$169

per adult

**86%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/manuel-antonio-national-park-sightseeing-and-wildlife-day-tour-from-san-jose.a1353988.activity-details)

![San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44781466/3e2ab5b5-f174-47b1-876a-19fc6532bd3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour

$35

per adult

**98%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/san-jose-central-market-bites-and-sights-walking-tour.a44781466.activity-details)

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## Cities near Mercedes

![Heredia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500185/af58d2f7-a4a2-4de4-9b5e-4d247b41a2a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Heredia

![San José](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/603085/8cc5329d-3997-49fc-ac6a-b6d11b9493c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### San José

![Beautiful aerial view of the Santo Domingo Church in Heredia Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338096/8b8c21ba-0993-4344-9016-0d15c6498ba4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### San Joaquin de Flores

![Barva volcano lagoon, Barva National Park, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000423465/6177386c-f5ab-49f8-9645-8f705bad967d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Barva

- Cities near Mercedes
- Places of interest

[Heredia](https://expedia.com/Heredia.dx500185)[San José](https://expedia.com/San-Jose.dx603085)[San Joaquin de Flores](https://expedia.com/San-Joaquin-De-Flores.dx6338096)[Barva](https://expedia.com/Barva.dx3000423465)[San Josecito](https://expedia.com/San-Josecito.dx3000439125)[San Roque](https://expedia.com/San-Roque.dx829086160121782272)[San Pablo](https://expedia.com/San-Pablo.dx829088338370646016)[Santa Lucía](https://expedia.com/Santa-Lucia.dx829088586425987072)[Barrantes](https://expedia.com/Barrantes.dx829096528244117504)[Santiago](https://expedia.com/Santiago.dx829115856062517248)

- [Cafe Britt Coffee Farm ](https://expedia.com/Cafe-Britt-Coffee-Farm-San-Jose.d553248621532963382.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Poás Volcano National Park ](https://expedia.com/Poas-Volcano-National-Park-Alajuela-Province.d6101077.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Sabana Park ](https://expedia.com/Sabana-Park-La-Sabana.d507595.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Multiplaza Mall Escazu ](https://expedia.com/Multiplaza-Mall-Escazu-San-Jose.d6128290.Vacation-Attraction)
- [National Stadium of Costa Rica ](https://expedia.com/National-Stadium-Of-Costa-Rica-La-Sabana.d6101134.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Braulio Carrillo National Park ](https://expedia.com/Braulio-Carrillo-National-Park-Costa-Rica.d6101121.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu ](https://expedia.com/Parque-Nacional-Volcan-Irazu-San-Jose.d6101086.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Costa Rica Convention Center ](https://expedia.com/Costa-Rica-Convention-Center-San-Jose.d553248635934140764.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Parque Viva ](https://expedia.com/Parque-Viva-San-Jose.d553248634304701374.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Central Park ](https://expedia.com/Central-Park-Hospital.d507591.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Avenida Escazú Shopping Center ](https://expedia.com/Avenida-Escazu-Shopping-Center-San-Jose.d553248634304708374.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center ](https://expedia.com/Terrazas-Lindora-Shopping-Center-San-Jose.d553248635965378246.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Estadio Nacional ](https://expedia.com/Estadio-Nacional-La-Sabana.d6298647.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Plaza Real Cariari ](https://expedia.com/Plaza-Real-Cariari-San-Jose.d6193950.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Museum of Costa Rican Art ](https://expedia.com/Museum-Of-Costa-Rican-Art-La-Sabana.d6071335.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Momentum Lindora Shopping Center ](https://expedia.com/Momentum-Lindora-Shopping-Center-San-Jose.d6255470.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Mercado Central ](https://expedia.com/Mercado-Central-Merced.d502512.Vacation-Attraction)
- [National Theater of Costa Rica ](https://expedia.com/National-Theater-Of-Costa-Rica-Catedral.d502510.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Morazan Park ](https://expedia.com/Morazan-Park-Carmen.d507589.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hospital Cima San José ](https://expedia.com/Hospital-Cima-San-Jose-San-Jose.d553248633958218823.Vacation-Attraction)
- [City Mall ](https://expedia.com/City-Mall-San-Jose.d553248633958246708.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hacienda Alsacia ](https://expedia.com/Hacienda-Alsacia-San-Jose.d553248635976095285.Vacation-Attraction)
- [San Pedro Mall ](https://expedia.com/San-Pedro-Mall-San-Jose.d6071343.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Poas Volcano ](https://expedia.com/Poas-Volcano-Toro-Amarillo.d637588045641596928.Vacation-Attraction)
- [National Museum of Costa Rica ](https://expedia.com/National-Museum-Of-Costa-Rica-Catedral.d502506.Vacation-Attraction)
- [University of Costa Rica ](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Costa-Rica-San-Jose.d502513.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Clinica Biblica Hospital ](https://expedia.com/Clinica-Biblica-Hospital-Catedral.d674564751422951424.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Juan Santamaría Park ](https://expedia.com/Juan-Santamaria-Park-San-Jose.d553248621532619550.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Our Lady of the Angels Basilica ](https://expedia.com/Our-Lady-Of-The-Angels-Basilica-Oriental.d6101082.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Church of Puriscal ](https://expedia.com/Church-Of-Puriscal-Santiago-de-Puriscal.d553248621592457079.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital ](https://expedia.com/Rafael-Angel-Calderon-Guardia-Hospital-Carmen.d553248622663192114.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Pedregal Event Center ](https://expedia.com/Pedregal-Event-Center-San-Jose.d853588141794525184.Vacation-Attraction)

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