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Due to its small size, friendly and charming San Josê, or Chepe, as known affectionately by the Ticos, is worth to be checked by foot. Not so long ago, the Central Avenue was closed to vehicle traffic and embellished with stone paving and gardens, so the tourists and locals as well could walk by in comfort or just sit down to enjoy the passing-by of the very beautiful Costa Rican women!
Notice that San José's municipality has made great efforts to protect the security of its inhabitants and visitors as well. You can easily spot police officers on foot, by car or bicycle, California style! However, as in any city, prevention is always a good measure.
Here there are a few places in which you can start to look for different activities or commerce areas. They are in the two opposite sides of the city:
Also known as the district of the witches! If you ever need some magic potion for luck or love, or want to cast a spell on someone, you will have to look around Escazú. This is more of a legend than a reality. Actually, Escazú has become a major commerce and entertaining area, with beautiful hotels and fabulous restaurants. Its residential zones are ample and highly priced. Located in the skirts of the mountain, you just need to go up a few meters to enjoy a breathtaking view of the whole city.
There is a big geographical variety in this area, so you can find really warm spots, or you can travel throughout the highest towns, to find a cooler weather, with mountains nearby.
Escazú is also known for being the area where the greatest North American Colony has found a place to live, in the middle of affectionate and gentle people.
Heading West from Escazú a few kilometers on the same road, you will find the very impressive Santa Ana Valley. The marvelous weather in this valley has helped to turn this zone into in a highly developed area in very short time. Many residents from the more dense areas, tired of the noise and turmoil have moved over to Santa Ana in a quest for tranquility and warmth.
The main produce of this region are onions and other vegetables. There is a flourishing pottery industry as well, where you will have a big variety to choose from.
The district of the youth and the culture! The University City Rodrigo Facio, the Alma Mater: The Universidad de Costa Rica is located in its main urban zone, San Pedro. This turns this area into the preferred place for students and intellectuals. There are small cafes and bars of moderate price around the University and student boarding houses. Bed and Breakfast and apartment hotels are near to lodge the tourists. This is a very traditional commerce area of malls, restaurants, and entertaining as well.
There are other more rural areas, farther from the city environment within San Jose. Puriscal, Tarrazu, Aserrí, as well as Acosta, Dota, and Perez Zeledón standout for the beauty of their scenery, with small markets of local products and artisan stores. The travel agencies have tours to drive you over, and there is always a public transportation service and car rentals for the adventurous one. No doubt, San José is in all of its urban and rural expressions, a glamorous and modern great city with beautiful and wonderful towns to discover.
Notice that San José's municipality has made great efforts to protect the security of its inhabitants and visitors as well. You can easily spot police officers on foot, by car or bicycle, California style! However, as in any city, prevention is always a good measure.
Here there are a few places in which you can start to look for different activities or commerce areas. They are in the two opposite sides of the city:
Escazú
Also known as the district of the witches! If you ever need some magic potion for luck or love, or want to cast a spell on someone, you will have to look around Escazú. This is more of a legend than a reality. Actually, Escazú has become a major commerce and entertaining area, with beautiful hotels and fabulous restaurants. Its residential zones are ample and highly priced. Located in the skirts of the mountain, you just need to go up a few meters to enjoy a breathtaking view of the whole city.
There is a big geographical variety in this area, so you can find really warm spots, or you can travel throughout the highest towns, to find a cooler weather, with mountains nearby.
Escazú is also known for being the area where the greatest North American Colony has found a place to live, in the middle of affectionate and gentle people.
Santa Ana
Heading West from Escazú a few kilometers on the same road, you will find the very impressive Santa Ana Valley. The marvelous weather in this valley has helped to turn this zone into in a highly developed area in very short time. Many residents from the more dense areas, tired of the noise and turmoil have moved over to Santa Ana in a quest for tranquility and warmth.
The main produce of this region are onions and other vegetables. There is a flourishing pottery industry as well, where you will have a big variety to choose from.
Montes de Oca
The district of the youth and the culture! The University City Rodrigo Facio, the Alma Mater: The Universidad de Costa Rica is located in its main urban zone, San Pedro. This turns this area into the preferred place for students and intellectuals. There are small cafes and bars of moderate price around the University and student boarding houses. Bed and Breakfast and apartment hotels are near to lodge the tourists. This is a very traditional commerce area of malls, restaurants, and entertaining as well.
More places to go
There are other more rural areas, farther from the city environment within San Jose. Puriscal, Tarrazu, Aserrí, as well as Acosta, Dota, and Perez Zeledón standout for the beauty of their scenery, with small markets of local products and artisan stores. The travel agencies have tours to drive you over, and there is always a public transportation service and car rentals for the adventurous one. No doubt, San José is in all of its urban and rural expressions, a glamorous and modern great city with beautiful and wonderful towns to discover.