Guidebook for San José
Arts & Culture
It's the national theatre of Costa Rica. It is located in the central section of San José, Costa Rica. The building is considered the finest historic building in the capital
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
National Theatre of Costa Rica
1It's the national theatre of Costa Rica. It is located in the central section of San José, Costa Rica. The building is considered the finest historic building in the capital
MADC
Contemporary art and design museum of Costa Rica
It's a historical , cultural and archaeological museum
272 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo del Jade
Avenida CentralIt's a historical , cultural and archaeological museum
It has an extraordinary collection of gold objects that reflect the worldview , social structure and goldsmithing Costa Rican pre-Columbian people.
133 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo del Oro Precolombino
Avenida CentralIt has an extraordinary collection of gold objects that reflect the worldview , social structure and goldsmithing Costa Rican pre-Columbian people.
Drinks & Nightlife
Paseo Rubén Darío
Paseo Rubén DaríoCosta Rican Craft Beers
The wasp
Calle 1Oldest gay bar in San José
Bar 13
Avenida 14Gay bar
Club Venue
Gay Club
Club Vertigo is one of the leading clubs in Central America
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Vértigo
Club Vertigo is one of the leading clubs in Central America
Food Scene
Kalú
Calle 31The best coffee shop in the country.
A restaurant with modern Costa Rican cuisine generated from fresh products from local farms
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
al mercat
A restaurant with modern Costa Rican cuisine generated from fresh products from local farms
Grilled Argentine cuts of steak, house-made empanadas and an extensive selection of fresh pastas in exquisite sauces. Attentive service and flickering candlelight make this an ideal place for a date.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Esquina de Buenos Aires
Grilled Argentine cuts of steak, house-made empanadas and an extensive selection of fresh pastas in exquisite sauces. Attentive service and flickering candlelight make this an ideal place for a date.
The most traditional Asian restaurant in Costa Rica
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tin Jo Asian Restaurant
Calle 11The most traditional Asian restaurant in Costa Rica
China House Restaurant
The nearest Chinese restatuante
If you wanna eat pizza, asks for La Diosa.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rávi Gastropub & Café
Calle 33If you wanna eat pizza, asks for La Diosa.
La Tortillería de Luján
Best place for typical breakfast
Nuestra Tierra
Avenida 2Typical food. 24/7
Soda Yoguis
11501 Av. 2Cheap typical food
Manos En La Masa
Great brunch on saturdays and sundays
Hotel Grano De Oro
Calle 30A fancy cheap costa rican breakfast
The new place in town. Great chef. If you want a good dinner in the city this might be a good option. It's a little bit expensive but is worth it.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante Isolina
Calle 33The new place in town. Great chef. If you want a good dinner in the city this might be a good option. It's a little bit expensive but is worth it.
A fancy restaurant to try the best of the modern costarrican cousine.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante Silvestre
Avenida 11A fancy restaurant to try the best of the modern costarrican cousine.
Everything Else
Farmers market with breakfast and music (on saturdays).
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Green Fair Aranjuez
Calle 19Farmers market with breakfast and music (on saturdays).
Local craft market
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Plaza de la Democracia y de la Abolición del Ejército
Avenida CentralLocal craft market
Clinica Biblica Hospital
Avenida 1424/7 open pharmacy
Banco Nacional
Calle 1 Ignacio BolañosThe country's largest bank
Omar Dengo Foundation
204VISA ATM
One of the most beautiful parks in San Jose
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Nacional Park
Calle 19One of the most beautiful parks in San Jose
Parque Francia
Calle 29Lovely park perfect for picnics
Gran Terminal del Caribe station
Departure and return point for Caribbean routes.
Terminal for Jaco, Nicaragua and other Nicoya Peninsula locations.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Terminal 710
Calle 8Terminal for Jaco, Nicaragua and other Nicoya Peninsula locations.
Buses for San Carlos and other north Atlantic destinations.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Terminal MEPE station
Calle 12Buses for San Carlos and other north Atlantic destinations.
Terminal Deldu station
Buses to Nicaragua.
Train station with trains to Heredia & Cartago
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Atlantic Railroad Station
Avenida 3Train station with trains to Heredia & Cartago
Top convenience store. Open from 6 to 22:30 everyday.
138 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fresh Market
Boulevard de RohrmoserTop convenience store. Open from 6 to 22:30 everyday.
Inexpensive grocery store at the city downtown
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mas x menos
202Inexpensive grocery store at the city downtown
Shopping
The first local design store . They represent about 60 national designers. A great place to buy gifts.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tienda Eñe
Calle 11AThe first local design store . They represent about 60 national designers. A great place to buy gifts.
Essentials
Auto Mercado
126Well stocked grocery store.
AMPM
Calle 19A 24/7 grocerystore