34 days in Houston & San Jose Itinerary

Although urban sprawl remains synonymous with Houston, most of the city's tourist attractions lie within the relatively small downtown area, surrounded by diverse neighborhoods housing the nation's biggest African-American, Asian-American, and Latino communities.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Houston: Kemah (Stingray Reef 215 Kipp Ave, Kemah Boardwalk, &more), Galveston (Moody Mansion, 1892 Bishop's Palace, &more) and Topgolf Webster (in Webster). There's much more to do: get curious at The Houston Museum of Natural Science, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Houston Zoo, have some family-friendly fun at The Escape Game Houston, and explore the engaging exhibits at Children's Museum Houston.

To see more things to do, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Houston tour planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, William P Hobby Airport and Scholes International At Galveston Airport. In July, daily temperatures in Houston can reach 95°F, while at night they dip to 77°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) to allow time to fly to San Jose.

A trip to San Jose, the capital, commercial center, and cultural hub of Costa Rica, gives you a chance to experience the lively atmosphere and rich cultural past of this vibrant country.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near San Jose: Alajuela (Teatro Municipal, Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffee Farm, &more), Poas Volcano (in Poas Volcano National Park) and The Ark Herb Farm (in Santa Barbara). Next up on the itinerary: kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, take in the dramatic scenery at Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz, hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, and examine the collection at Pre-Columbian Gold Museum.

To see where to stay, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, use the San Jose trip app.

Getting from Houston to San Jose by flight takes about 7 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Houston in July, expect San Jose to be slightly colder, temps between 80°F and 67°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.