Choose a holiday rental for your San Nicolás getaway
Learn about the unique charm of San Nicolás with a stay in a holiday home rental. This city has something for everyone. If you're looking for accommodation options with space to entertain friends and family, HomeAway has plenty of options to choose from. Many rental homes offer full kitchens and laundry facilities, perfect for big groups.
Activities and attractions in and around San Nicolás
Are you searching for attractions to visit while you're in the area? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to check out everything that makes San Nicolás a fun spot to go on holiday. These are some of the most popular attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Spirogyra Butterfly Garden (9.5 mi / 15.4 km)
- Cafe Britt Coffee Farm (14.6 mi / 23.5 km)
- Refugio Animal de Costa Rica (15.6 mi / 25.2 km)
- Cariari Bowling Center (15.8 mi / 25.5 km)
- Locos Por El Bosque Montserrat (9.4 mi / 15.1 km)
- Simon Bolivar Zoo (9.5 mi / 15.3 km)
Exploring the natural features in San Nicolás
Whether you're an adventurous traveller or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, San Nicolás is a great place to get outside. Here are some of the area’s most eye-catching natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu (7.6 mi / 12.2 km)
- Irazu Volcano National Park (8.6 mi / 13.8 km)
- National Park (9.3 mi / 15 km)
- Morazan Park (9.6 mi / 15.5 km)
- Central Park (9.8 mi / 15.8 km)
- Chirripo National Park (10.1 mi / 16.2 km)
Travelling to and around San Nicolás
Fly into San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), the closest airport, located 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.), which is 19.3 mi (31.1 km) away.