San José Travel Guide
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The center of all that is Costa Rica probably won't be the center of your trip to Costa Rica. Most visitors spend two nights in San José—tops. You'll probably head out of town the morning after you arrive, only to return the night before heading home. No, you shouldn't sacrifice precious beach or rain-forest time for a stay in San José. But the city is worth a day or two—as a way to ease into Costa Rica at the start of a visit or as a way of wrapping things up with a well-deserved dose of civilization.
San José Hotels
San José has plenty of chains, including Best Western, Holiday Inn, Radisson, Quality Inn, Clarion, Meliá, and Barceló (the last two...read more
San José Restaurants
Wherever you eat in San José, be it a small soda (informal eatery) or a sophisticated restaurant, dress is casual. Meals tend to be taken earlier...read more
Things To Do in San José
The Irish group U-2 could have written its song "Where...read more
Travel Deals in San José
- $391 & up -- Flights to Costa Rica on Sale (R/T, incl. Tax) Major Airlines on Fly.com
- $113+: Costa Rica: Guanacaste All-Incl. Beachfront Resort w/Credit, 20% Off BookIt.com
- $99+: Costa Rica All-Inclusive Beachfront Resort w/$100 Credit, 50% Off BookIt.com
- $1845 -- Costa Rica: 6-City Getaway, $150 Off (Ages 18-35) Contiki Vacations
San José Experiences
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Historic Barrios Amón and Otoya: These northern neighborhoods abutting and sometimes overlapping downtown have quiet tree-lined streets... Read more
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Clean? Green? Pristine? San José is none of these, but even in Costa Rica's congested capital, you can count on a handful of pioneers... Read more
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Blame it on the earthquakes. Costa Ricans are quick to attribute the scarcity of historic architecture in San José and around the country... Read more
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Sports mean one thing in San José: soccer. Very young boys (and a slowly increasing number of girls) kick around a ball—or some... Read more
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Ecotourism, a relatively recent addition to the English language, has been defined as travel to natural areas to observe and learn about wildlife... Read more
Travel Blog
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries, Life-Changing Trips
Vacations do the body (and soul) good, and none more so than volunteer trips.... Read more
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Practical Travel Tips
Watch for sharp drop-offs on Costa Rica's beaches.... Read more
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Practical Travel Tips
In Costa Rica, be cautious and buy organic foods whenever possible; chemicals, many of which have bee... Read more
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