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2 min read • Feb 19, 2019

From the traditional Costa Rican establishments to the international restaurants with flair, every visit to San José promises the opportunity to indulge…

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4 min read • Sep 12, 2018

One walk down its quaint streets, one sip of its celebrated coffee and Costa Rica was home for Lonely Planet Local Maria Esther Abissi. Seven years in and…

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• food and drink

4 min read • May 25, 2018

 When it comes to food, San José has it all. From cozy spots to enjoy its rich coffee culture to upscale restaurants for a fancy dinner, the capital city…

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6 min read • Dec 11, 2014

There you are, playing table tennis with a stranger in the middle of a park. All around you loom primeval trees festooned with vines. Around noon, you…