The metropolitan
city consists of about one million people oriented east and west, surrounded by
suburbs that cling to the gentle foothills.
San José is a very cosmopolitan capital with many welcoming qualities.
Near-perfect weather is a big attraction to visitors as well as expatriates
who call the Central Valley home.
San Jose Costa Rica features captivating grounds, exceptional service and a
relaxing ambiance. Whether you are here for business or an adventurous Costa
Rica vacation, enjoy magnificent natural attractions such as volcanoes,
rainforest trails, and canopy tours. Experience fine dining, delectable
tapas and wines at some of the best restaurants in San Jose Costa Rica.
Some 250,000 foreigners, mostly North Americans, live in Costa Rica full
time. The temperature is fairly consistent between 70 and 75°F. Occasional
Northerlies, cold fronts, call for a jacket or sweater at night. The rainy
season, when late afternoons and evenings bring showers, that last from May
to October, more or less. As the cultural heart of the nation, San José is
home to several theater groups, excellent museums, parks, a national
symphony, cinemas and universities. It is also host to nightclubs, casinos,
discos and fine restaurants.
San José Downtown
On the way to the city from the San Jose Coast Rica Airport you will pass
plantations, which grow some of the finest coffees in the world. The
perpetual sunny, spring-like climate is the perfect weather in which to grow
coffee. San Jose, Costa Rica is the source of the pulse of this, Central
America's most cosmopolitan capitol. As you enter the city, you will feel
its faster pace, a far cry from the relaxed vistas of the verdant farmland
you passed on your way from the San Jose Costa Rica Airport.
Due to its small size, friendly and charming San Jose, or Chepe as known
affectionately by the ticos is worth to be checked by foot. Not so long ago,
the Central Avenue was closed to vehicle traffic and embellished with stone
paving and gardens, so the tourists and locals as well could walk by in
comfort or just sit down to enjoy the passing-by of the very beautiful Costa
Rican women!
It is important to note; that San Jose's Municipality has made great efforts
to protect the security of is inhabitants and visitors as well. You can
easily spot police officers on foot, by car or bicycle, California style!
However, as in any city, prevention is always advised.
In short, Downtown San Jose is a small, great city, with a little of
everything for everyone and everybody, and everything within walking
distance.
Costa Rica is home to an incredible biodiversity, with 205 species of mammals, 850 species of birds, and 9,000 species of flowering plants.
Costa Rica's capital city of San José is the most cosmopolitan city in Central America. In San Jose, guests of Costa Rica can visit the National Center of Art and Culture, the Gold Museum, and the Jade Museum, and enjoy shopping and excellent restaurants.
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