San RamónThings to do

Things to do in San Ramón

  1. Aroma’s Café

    About 100m west and 50m south of the central plaza in San Ramón is this bright, attractive spot – good for lounging – that serves up a variety of coffee drinks, pastries and light meals.Inexpensive sodas abound.

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  2. Museo de San Ramón

    On the north side of the park, this museum maintains a few simple exhibits devoted to detailing life in Costa Rica during the colony and the early republic. Towards the back, a gallery shows rotating art exhibits.

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  3. Parque Central

    In front of the church is the Parque Central, which is surrounded by a few low-lying colonial-style buildings and is studded with several torii, the traditional Japanese gates found at the entrance to a Shinto shrine. (Go figure.) The best time to visit is on Saturdays during the farmers’ market, when all manner of cheeses and chorizo are on display and the local ladies can be found shopping and gossiping.

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  4. Iglesia de San Ramón

    At the center of this charming agricultural town, you’ll see the twin spires of the ash-gray Iglesia de San Ramón. The interiors are definitely worth checking out: it has a lovely baroque-style altar, Spanish-tile floors and neat rows of wood pews.

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  5. El Tejano

    For something truly unique, head to this small shop selling saddles, cowboy hats and highly spectacular cowboy-boot lamps. The shop is located 100m south of the hospital, on the north end of town.

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