City features

• Bustling metropolis with peaceful colonial-era neighborhoods
• Home to outstanding museums and theatres, including the Teatro Nacional
• Enjoy plays, operas, ballets and the symphony in this arts-friendly city
• Dynamic nightlife with live music venues, bars, dance clubs and great restaurants
• Shop along Avenida Central, then take a coffee break with a cup of local Costa Rican café
• Explore the San Pedro neighborhood, the heart of Universidad de Costa Rica

Do more!

• Immerse yourself in Tico culture while shopping at the Mercado Central
• Relax on a park bench and watch people pass by in one of San Jose's beautiful parks or plazas
• Travel easily by bus or plane to exotic destinations in Costa Rica and neighboring countries
• Experience Costa Rica's booming ecotourism industry and enjoy the stunning natural beauty of the country
  

Links
Costa Rica National Chamber of Tourism
Lonely Planet Costa Rica
The Tico Times Online
Visit Costa Rica
Embassy of Costa Rica
Costa Rican Ministry of Foreign Affairs