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San José ( Spanish: [saŋ xoˈse]; meaning "Saint Joseph") is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica, and the capital of the province of the same name. It is in the center of the country, in the mid-west of the Central Valley, within San José Canton.
San José, capital and largest city of Costa Rica. Situated in the broad, fertile Valle Central 3,800 feet (1,160 metres) above sea level, it was called Villa Nueva when it was settled in 1736. San José developed slowly as a tobacco centre in the Spanish colonial era.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Costa Rica’s capital, San José, is in the Central Valley. It has world-class museums, parks, hotels, theaters, and historic buildings. It’s an extensive plain, guarded by majestic volcanoes and green hills, honoring the natural richness that exists throughout the national territory.
- San Jose City Tour. A city tour of San Jose is hands down the best way to get to know the city, find your bearings, and get settled into the city overall.
- Visit the National Theater – Teatro Nacional Costa Rica. The National Theater (or Teatro Nacional Costa Rica) is one of San Jose’s most prestigious buildings.
- Explore National Museum – Museo Nacional De Costa Rica. San Jose is home to many great museums that give visitors an insight into Costa Rica’s history, culture, and politics.
- Explore La Paz Waterfall Garden. If you came to Costa Rica to see magnificent waterfalls (as you should), then a visit to La Paz Waterfall Garden will blow your mind.
Jun 3, 2019 · San José, Costa Rica is located in the country's Central Valley, which was first colonized in the 1500s. The city became Costa Rica’s capital in 1823. When travelers first arrive at Costa Rica's international airport, San José can seem quite disagreeable: noisy, busy, and even smelly!
- Kirsten Hubbard
While it's tempting to make a beeline for Costa Rica's luscious countryside, take some time to get to know San José, Costa Rica's humming capital city. Wander historic neighborhoods such as Barrio Amón, where historic buildings have been converted into contemporary art galleries, and Barrio Escalante, the city's gastronomic epicenter.
Sep 1, 2023 · A comprehensive travel guide to San Jose, Costa Rica with advice on things to do, ways to save, costs, transportation, and more!
