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San Jose Costa Rica

The province of San Jose, Costa Rica is the most populated of Costa Rica’s seven provinces. The importance of this town is that San Jose is Costa Rica’s Capital province and where all the major companies and development lie. Some years ago the Capital of Costa Rica was Cartago, a nearby province with high moral and religious standards, then, due to some extensive changes in the government San Jose became the Capital city of Costa Rica. The major part of San Jose is blessed by a moderate climate where a sweater or light weight jacket and an umbrella are all you'll ever need for the protection from the elements. San Jose Costa Rica experiences a dry season from mid-November through to mid-May and a wet season during the remaining half of the year. However, the beauty and magic certainly don't leave San Jose during these times. San Jose Costa Rica is quite interesting in general and staying at a San Jose hotel is an excellent choice to start off on your journey. Despite the crowded streets it still has a surprising “small town” feel and offers a colorful insight into the life of the average Latin urban population. Costa Rica vacationing should be full of all the different aspects of the country. Ecotourism is just one part of seeing the country next to this city’s culture. Some interesting things in San Jose, Costa Rica are the sprinkling of unique San Jose accommodations, elegant buildings and landscaped parks. Good cafes and art galleries are located throughout the city. It is the country's major transportation corridor and many journeys across the country usually involve passing through the capital. Few travelers come to San Jose City, Costa Rica because most tourist sights outside of the Capitol. Costa Rica, is better recognize for the beaches and rainforests, but there are many places to eat, dance, and spend time socializing with other people that are also enjoying the nightlife in San Jose Costa Rica.

There are many things to do in San Jose. Costa Rica and most of its history is found here. You can find the Parisian influenced National Theatre, which was built in 1890, it is full of the history of San Jose, Costa Rica. It is a national treasure and a most impressive architectural showpiece with it's beautifully decorated elegant balconies, luxurious furniture, and marble columns. It is definitely a place to enjoy while experiencing the lure of San Jose, Costa Rica. Great places to visit include the Gold museum with its beautiful pre-Columbian exhibits, the National museum with a collection of colonial furniture, archaeology, religious art and costumes; and the Jade museum with the largest collection of American jade pieces in the world, all of these in downtown San Jose. Costa Rica info is a wide, interesting and easy to find. The outside walls of the National museum still show bullet scars from the revolution of 1948 in Costa Rica. Information, San Jose history and traditions are well marked all over town. Other museums cover topics such as Costa Rican Art, Entomology, Natural Science and the Children's museum Pueblo Antiguo. Costa Rica fact is that this attraction is designed with the architectural style of Costa Rica’s major towns (Heredia, San Jose, and Cartago) as they appeared in the 19th Century. Here you will find a replica of the National Liquor Factory, a small scale replica of the church located in the San Juan de Dios Hospital, market, fire station, bookstore, and the Costa Rica Bank.

The city is in the heart of the country; department stores, fast-food restaurants and shopping malls are all part of regular life in San Jose. Costa Rica tourism however, can find many attractions and benefits inside the city. There are many places and cities to visit and enjoy by staying at a San Jose hotel such as Moravia, one of the cities well known for its art and craft stores. Just on the edge of San Jose you will also find Sabana Park, San Pedro Mall and many more points of interest. San Jose is the most cosmopolitan city in Central America. You can find elegant hotels and accommodations in renovated historic buildings, there are a wide range of international cuisines and styles of innovative restaurants such as Italian, Chinese, Bistros, Vegetarian, American, seafood and more. It is a good hub from which to take a couple of day tours, and if you are looking for nightlife in Costa Rica, San Jose bars are fun and quite interesting. You can find a good selection of bars and nightclubs. There are a number of attractions in the surrounding areas which give more of a country feeling. The latitude and longitude (10 N, 84 W) of San Jose, gives it an amazing weather and beautiful sights. San Jose Costa Rica travel plans are easy to make. Contact us for more information.