What's Merced like?
If you're in search of the perfect area to explore, consider Merced. Take time to see places such as Mercado Central and Children's Museum while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including Mercado Borbón.
How to get to Merced
Flying to:
- San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Merced
- San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.), 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)
- Chirripo National Park (0.6 mi/1 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)
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 20°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 19°C)
- Rainiest months: October, June, September, August (average 650 mm of rainfall)