Entertainment in Escazú
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Jazz Café
The destination in San José for live music, with a different band every night. Countless performers have taken to the stage here, including legendary Cuban bandleader Chucho Valdés and Colombian pop star Juanes. Admission charges vary, but plan on spending about ₡4000 to see local groups. It’s 50m east of the Antiguo Banco Popular.
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Centro Comercial Trejos Montealagre
This nightlife and drinking complex on the northern edge of San Rafael is one of the hottest – and trendiest – drinking and dancing outposts in the capital. The scene-sters usually start rolling in at 9pm and keep going until the wee hours. As with other San José party places, bars come and go quickly, so inquire locally before setting out. One of the few enduring spots is Frankie Go, which regularly screens soccer matches and hosts ladies’ nights.
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Taberna Arenas
This delightful, old-fashioned Tico bar is an Escazú institution. Arenas has good bocas and a wide selection of domestic and imported beers. Owner don Israel is a true charmer, and has his photos with various heads of state on the walls, along with the agricultural implements that are de rigueur in any country bar.
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The Pub
The small American-owned pub has a list of more than two dozen international beers, a dozen local brews and a selection of shots with scary-sounding names like ‘Test Tube Baby’ and ‘Anti-Freeze.’ A greasy bar menu is available to soak up the damage.
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Club Gaira
This is Escazú’s new trendy, design-conscious club with a geometric-meets-tribal decor (think zebra pelts and striped couches), plus two bars, two dance floors and DJs that spin hip-hop, Latin and electronica. Admission charge varies.
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Cinemark
The cinema inside the Multiplaza mall has first-run movies. Wednesday admission is knocked down to ₡1300.
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Jazz Café
If you’re seeking a little live music, the Jazz Café – the sister club of the San Pedro standard-bearer – has a roomy new performance outpost featuring local and international bands. If you’re coming from San José, take the exit immediately after the tollbooth.
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Frankie Go
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