The 6 best neighborhoods in San José, Costa Rica
5 min read • Mar 21, 2023
San José has changed a lot since 1821, when it was dubbed the new capital of Costa Rica. Get to know the city with this guide to its neighborhoods.
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- The 7 best things to do in San José, Costa Rica with kids
4 min read • Mar 20, 2023
The busy streets of San José may seem overwhelming but there are plenty of delights awaiting younger visitors to the Costa Rican capital.
- The 8 best free things to do in San José, Costa Rica
6 min read • Mar 13, 2023
Visiting Costa Rica’s capital won't break the bank if you know where to go. We've got the intel on the best free things to do in San José.
- Sipping and snacking: San José's hottest new restaurants and bars
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…
- How to live like a Local in San José
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…
- How to eat like a local at San José's top spots
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…
- VViva the new San José: how Costa Rica's capital became cool
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…