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Published
on Friday, February 13, 2026
By
the A.M. Costa Rica
staff
Legend says he signed letters “from your Valentine” to his jailer’s daughter after healing her blindness, and secretly married couples so men wouldn’t get drafted into the army.
Friday
Make
it a full-on romantic getaway. The
Sheraton Hotel in San José is
offering a Valentine’s
package
that includes dinner, live music and
dancing, a room for two, and breakfast the
next morning. Call +506-6077-7740 to
reserve and turn one night into a whole
experience.
The DoubleTree Hotel in Heredia is delivering a Spanish-themed Valentine’s dinner complete with a glass of wine and a live serenade. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. For reservations, call +506-2209-1023 and set the mood early.
Saturday
Switch
it up this Valentine’s and dive into
Chinese culture. Hosted by the
Municipality of San José and the Chinese
Embassy, the Chinese New
Year Festival in
Chinatown
San José
delivers live shows, music, and plenty of
Chinese food stalls. It’s free and starts
at 10 a.m. If you’re looking for something
different, this is your move.
Wyndham
Hotel in San José is
stepping it up with a Valentine's
five-course dinner, a
glass of wine, and live music. Tables open
at 8 p.m., and the setting is built for a
smooth, romantic night out. Reservations
at +506-7008-4091.
Aves
Hotel & Resort in
Montezuma, Nicoya Peninsula, offers a Valentine’s dinner
that includes live music and a full meal
in a relaxed beachside setting. Club Ubin
members earn double points on their
rewards card when dining on Valentine’s
Night. Dinner begins at 6 p.m.
Reservations at +506-8966-5356.
Saturday
and Sunday
The
Philharmonic Orchestra is presenting two
special Valentine’s Day Serenades
inspired by romantic Spanish music. Both
recitals take place at 7 p.m. at the National
Amphitheater in San José. Tickets are available
at the venue box office or the
Miboleteria.org website. If you’re in the
mood for elegance and live orchestral
sound, this is it.
The Eugene O’Neill
Theater, in San José, is
staging the romantic play “Grease”
(“Vaselina”), inspired by the
1978 American musical romantic comedy
film starring Danny Zuko (John Travolta)
and Australian transfer student Sandy
Olsson (Olivia Newton-John). Catch the
show Saturday at 7:30 p.m. or Sunday at
5 p.m. Tickets are available
at the theater box office or online.
Sunday
Weekend Looking for
something fun and unexpected? Escenario Theater at Plaza Tempo in
San José is hosting the
Magic Show featuring
magicians Diego Vargas and Miguel Angel
Gea. Shows start at 8 p.m. on Friday and
Saturday, with Sunday performances at 3
p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets are available at
the theater box
office or online.
Craving something
bold and flavorful? Indian Palace San
José is serving up a Valentine’s
Indian Dinner menu featuring a
welcome drink, starter, main course, and
dessert. Tables are available from 11
p.m. Lock in your reservation at
+506-8583-6358 and make it a night full
of spice and vibes.
Dinner with a
view? Hotel Mirador Pico
Blanco in San José is
hosting a romantic
Valentine’s evening with dinner and
panoramic views overlooking the city.
Dinner service begins at 5 p.m. Call
+506-2289-6197 to reserve your spot and
catch the city lights.
The
Courtyard by Marriott San José is
bringing French-inspired
Valentine flavor
to the table with a welcome cocktail, full
dinner, and live music. Dinner starts at 7
p.m. Make your reservation at
+506-7048-2246 and enjoy a little Parisian
energy right here in Costa Rica.
The Fuentes Gasca Circus sets up next to the National Learning Institute (Instituto Nacional de Aprendisaje) in San Ramón Canton, Alajuela, and it’s bringing nonstop energy all weekend long. Expect gravity-defying trapeze acts, precision juggling, live music, dancers, clowns that actually make you laugh, and just enough magic to keep things moving at full speed. Performances happen daily at 3 p.m., 5 p.m., and 7:30 p.m., with tickets available at the circus box office or the publitickets website.
"Crazy
Lucky" at
the
Máscara Theater in
San José. The comedy follows the hilarious
chaos that unfolds when a group of friends
gets together. Showtimes are Friday and
Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m.
Tickets are available at the theater’s box
office.
The
comedy play "Pyjama Pour Six"
runs all weekend at the
Lucho Barahona Theater in
San José. Inspired by the work of French
playwright Marc Camoletti, the story
follows a series of hilarious
misunderstandings in a renovated French
farmhouse about two hours from Paris,
where Bernard plans to send his wife,
Jacqueline, away for the weekend so he can
spend time with his mistress, Suzanne, a
Parisian model. The play starts at 8 p.m.
on Fridays and Saturdays and at 5 p.m. on
Sundays. Tickets are available at the
theater box office.
Get
ready for laughs at the
Triciclo Theater in
San José with "Suegras Bárbaras"
(Crazy Mothers-in-Law). This hilarious
comedy follows a couple on vacation who,
thanks to an unexpected twist, find
themselves having to bring their
mother-in-law along for the ride.
Performances are at 8 p.m. on Friday and
Saturday, and at 5 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets
are available at the theater box office.
No matter how you’re celebrating, date night, family time, or just stepping out, Costa Rica is bringing options all weekend long. Pick your vibe, make the call, and show up ready.
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