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What to Do in San Jose, Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica There’s a joke, in tourism circles at least, that says, “San Jose: It’s only 45 minutes from Costa Rica!” The bustling, modern metro area of almost 2 million people is indeed a far...
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The San Jose Jade Museum
Art piece at the Museo del Jade. Photo credit: Carlos Luna via Flickr. The San Jose Jade Museum in Costa Rica holds the world’s largest collection of American jade, containing a vast array of jewelry...
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The Orosi Valley
Orosí Valley, Costa Rica. Photo courtesy of The LEAF Project via Flickr. The Orosi Valley of Costa Rica is an ideal day trip from San Jose, offering a peaceful and gorgeous setting to the few visitors...
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The Costa Rica National Museum
Costa Rica National Museum. Photo courtesy of andyrusch via Flickr. Originally founded in 1897, the Costa Rica National Museum is one of the country’s largest and most renowned museums, showcasing a...
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Cheap and Free Things to Do in San Jose
San Jose, Costa Rica Whether you’re backpacking on a tight budget or just looking to stretch your colones a little further, there are plenty of cheap and free things to do in San Jose. Here are a few...
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Nightlife in San Jose
San Jose is renowned for its lively nightlife. With a surfeit of bars, nightclubs and casinos, and everything from salsa to hip hop blasting out after dark, those looking to enjoy Costa Rica’s unique...
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Day Trips From San Jose
Visit the Poás volcano on a day trip from San Jose. Photo courtesy of The LEAF Project via Flickr. The busy capital might not be the highlight of most Costa Rican itineraries, but with its central...
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Market Shopping in San Jose
Market shopping in San Jose, Costa Rica. Photo courtesy of Everjean via Flickr. Fresh produce is the mainstay of Costa Rican cuisine and wherever you are in the country, you’ll find farmers markets...
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Exploring the Sarapiqui River from San Jose
Rafting on the Sarapiqui River, Costa Rica Running from the Central Mountain Range north of San Jose to the Nicaraguan border, the Sarapiqui River marks out one of the most idyllic regions of Northern...
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How to Spend One Day in San Jose
San Jose, Costa Rica With so much to see and do in Costa Rica, it’s not surprising that the capital often gets relegated to a stopover and the truth is, with a bit of forward planning, you can easily...
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Fiestas de Zapote, San Jose
Parades in San Jose, Costa Rica. Photo courtesy of Bruce Thomson via Flickr. As the feasts and celebrations of Christmas come to a close, the Costa Rican capital will be getting ready for the biggest...
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San Jose for Beer Lovers
Costa Rica for beer lovers Think of the world’s great beer-drinking nations and Costa Rica probably wouldn’t even cross your mind, but the capital has spearheaded a self-proclaimed ‘craft beer...
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Costa Rica for Chocolate Lovers
Costa Rica for chocolate lovers Costa Rica is more famous for coffee beans than cocoa beans, but the country also has a history of cacao production dating back to pre-Colombian times and the cocoa bean...
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Where to Stay in San Jose
Where to stay in San Jose With its central location and transport links to all of Costa Rica’s major sights, most travelers pass through San José at some point during their trip, and there’s a huge...
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Barrio Amón, San Jose’s Oldest District
Historic architecture in Barrio Amon, San Jose. Photo courtesy of ElTico68 via Flickr. Just northeast of downtown San Jose, Barrio Amón offers a characterful alternative to the bleak office blocks of...
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Costa Rica’s Independence Day
Independence Day in Costa Rica. Photo courtesy of Bruce Thomson via Flickr. Marking its declaration of independence from Spain in 1821, Costa Rica celebrates on September 15th, along with the rest of...
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