Guidebook for San José
Food Scene
This restaurant is highly recommended. It is a French Cuisine of the highest standards. Perfect for a romantic dinner or date.
24 localnici recomandă
Hotel Grano De Oro
Calle 30This restaurant is highly recommended. It is a French Cuisine of the highest standards. Perfect for a romantic dinner or date.
This could easily fall under the category of nightlife or entertainment, due to the festive ambiance you will find. It is a 100% cuban restaurant, home of the famous mojito. You will see dancing, hear live music, taste delicious food and, most importantly, you will have an amazing time.
25 localnici recomandă
La Bodeguita del Medio
Avenida 4This could easily fall under the category of nightlife or entertainment, due to the festive ambiance you will find. It is a 100% cuban restaurant, home of the famous mojito. You will see dancing, hear live music, taste delicious food and, most importantly, you will have an amazing time.
La Selecta
Paseo ColónWithin walking distance, good pastry.
All you can eat meats of all cuts and salad buffet. There is also a Seafood restaurant next door.
29 localnici recomandă
FOGO: Rodizio & Steakhouse
All you can eat meats of all cuts and salad buffet. There is also a Seafood restaurant next door.
This restaurant is one of your best options to have a full Costa Rica food experience. It is a typical-style restaurant where everything on the menu is authentic costarican food.
There are two theaters on the same block so a great date may be composed of a good comedy show at the theater, along with a great costarican typical style meal.
14 localnici recomandă
Nuestra Tierra
Avenida 2This restaurant is one of your best options to have a full Costa Rica food experience. It is a typical-style restaurant where everything on the menu is authentic costarican food.
There are two theaters on the same block so a great date may be composed of a good comedy show at the theater, along with a great costarican typical style meal.
Tin Jo Asian Restaurant
Calle 11Very good authentic chinese food.
P.F. Chang’s
Cosí
Boulevard Ernesto RohrmoserGood sandwiches and great bread.
Drinks & Nightlife
Party all night long at Vertigo Club ... from reggae nights to international electronic DJs ... Vertigo is wild.
13 localnici recomandă
Vértigo
Party all night long at Vertigo Club ... from reggae nights to international electronic DJs ... Vertigo is wild.
Rapsodia Lounge
40 C. 40Lubnan
Paseo ColónLebanese restaurant during the day, bar spot at night.
Central Pub
Paseo ColónGood for eating and drinking alike. Very sociable environment.
Experience anything from arts and culture to live music at Jazz Cafe. Each day is a new event. Great place to have some drinks too.
29 localnici recomandă
Jazz Café Escazú
Experience anything from arts and culture to live music at Jazz Cafe. Each day is a new event. Great place to have some drinks too.
Belle Lounge Gallery
Bar with a view of the city. There is also a new casino next to this location.
12 localnici recomandă
8vo Rooftop
Autopista Próspero FernándezBar with a view of the city. There is also a new casino next to this location.
Club Rouge
Casino Fiesta Alajuela
3Crowne Plaza San Jose Corobici Conf. Center
Santos
Bar/restaurant ... good food & live music shows.
Praha Lounge & Café
Bar/restaurant ... good food.
Live music all the time, good social environment. Late nights! ... Good food too, if it doesn't get too crowded and you can get a table!
9 localnici recomandă
Más Tkila
27Live music all the time, good social environment. Late nights! ... Good food too, if it doesn't get too crowded and you can get a table!
Parks & Nature
Sabana Park is home of Costa Rica's National Stadium. Here there is horseback riding, kite flying, bike riding and even ice skating. - Say what?!?
12 localnici recomandă
Sabana
Sabana Park is home of Costa Rica's National Stadium. Here there is horseback riding, kite flying, bike riding and even ice skating. - Say what?!?
Arts & Culture
National Theatre of Costa Rica
1McDonald's
Costa Rica's central marketplace.
Here you will find a small artisan marketplace where you can buy the most amazing typical costarican crafts and souvenirs. From earrings and bracelets, to Costa Rica t-shirts, hammocks and amazing decorative items to take back home.
14 localnici recomandă
Piața Democrației și a Abolirii Armatei
Avenida CentralHere you will find a small artisan marketplace where you can buy the most amazing typical costarican crafts and souvenirs. From earrings and bracelets, to Costa Rica t-shirts, hammocks and amazing decorative items to take back home.
Teatro Arlequín
Calle 15Good comedy shows if you understand spanish.
Teatro Urbano
1Good comedy shows about typical costarican sayings and ordinary life.
Muzeul de Artă din Costa Rica
Calle 42Art Museum.
Muzeul Național din Costa Rica
Avenida CentralCentrul Costarican de Știință și Cultură
Calle 4The children's museum.
Getting Around
Budget Car Rental
Llegadas Walking distance
Alamo Car Rental
Walking distance
Dollar Rent-A-Car
38 STWalking distance
Hertz
Calle 38Walking distance
Mapache Rent a Car
Walking distance
Essentials
Mas x menos
202AM PM
Musmanni
Ruta Nacional Secundaria 202Also a bakery.
Banco Nacional
Calle 1 Ignacio BolañosBank.
Bcr- Atms Agencia Datsun
Bank.
Teledolar
Paseo ColónMoney Exchage & Money transfer service.
Shopping
Viajes Colón Multiplaza Escazu
Autopista Próspero FernándezAvenida Escazu
102 Avenida 2