San José & Central Valley
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Discovering San José
Let's be honest: San José is not a beauty . The capital of Costa Rica, with its 350,000 inhabitants, is noisy, chaotic,…
Sights in San José
★★★ Museo Nacional de Costa Rica Housed in the former Bellavista Barracks — the building where the abolition of the arm…
City Tour: San José on Foot
Duration: 3–4 hours | Distance: Approx. 4 km | Best Time: Mornings from 8:00 AM (cooler, less crowded) 1. Mercado Centr…
Eating & Drinking in San José
San José is surprisingly culinary — especially Barrio Escalante has developed into the gastronomic epicenter of Central…
Accommodation in San José
Most travelers spend only 1–2 nights in San José before moving on. The best area to stay is Barrio Escalante (safe, goo…
Poás & Irazú Volcanoes
★★★ Volcán Poás The Poás is Costa Rica's most accessible active volcano — it's only 300 meters from the parking lot to…
Orosi Valley & Coffee Plantations
★★ Orosi Valley & Cartago The Orosi Valley southeast of Cartago is one of the most beautiful valleys in Costa Rica — an…
Day Trips: Sarchí, Grecia & La Paz
★★ Sarchí — Handicrafts & Carretas The village of Sarchí (30 km northwest of San José) is the center of the Carreta tra…
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