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: Galveston (Moody Mansion, 1892 Bishop's Palace, &more), Kemah (Stingray Reef 215 Kipp Ave, Kemah Boardwalk, &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, test your team's savvy at The Escape Game Houston, and explore the engaging exhibits at Children's Museum of 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 °F, while at night they dip to °F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) to allow time to travel 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), The Ark Herb Farm (in Santa Barbara) and Poas Volcano (in Poas Volcano National Park). And it doesn't end there: skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour, 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, and browse the exhibits of Galeria Namu.

To see photos, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, use the San Jose trip builder tool.

Traveling by flight from Houston to San Jose takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Houston in July, things will get a bit cooler in San Jose: highs are around °F and lows about °F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.