San Jose night view.

San Jose

At the heart of a country striving to dimension itself worldwide as a sanctuary of peace and democracy, for its natural richness, as well as an axis of technological development, lies San José city, open gateway to many interesting destinations, which in itself offers alternatives for those remaining in it.

Costa Rica’s capital, San José, is set in the Central Valley. It’s an sizeable plain, guarded by majestic volcanoes and green hills, honoring the natural richness that exists throughout the national territory.

Founded in the second half of the sixteenth century, San José is nowadays a city where visitors of the entire world converge; metropolis full of interesting places, faces and colors reflecting the history of a population.

Its architecture is diverse, as may be the people walking its streets. In the north sector of the city you can find the most refined samples of urban development of the early last century. There are many houses and buildings of European inspiration, built with a profound Costa Rican sense of style.

San José is abundant in cultural places, such as theaters, museums, art galleries, concert halls, with crafts and fine arts works of the highest order, not forgetting popular and modern music, as well as classical, ballet and opera, and street theater of an avant garde, elaborated style and expression, typical foods, and high cuisine to suit the most demanding tastes, in an ambiance characterized by pleasant manners and spontaneity, is the excellent Costa Rican tourism product.

Once in the city, visitors may choose among dozens of one-day tours to the most outstanding natural places, inside and out of the Central Valley, as well as having access to a great variety of sports adventures and activities for exploring.