more costa rica. if you want caribbean scenery and vibes, check out puerto viejo on the east coast. if you want to get into nature, monteverde.

as for san jose, generally the city is not what youre looking for when you go to costa rica, and san jose can be difficult to navigate, but there are some great restaurants and coffee shops to try if youll spend any time there. 

keep in mind theres a rainy and dry season, so that could affect plans.