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Visiting San Jose, Costa Rica


Vibrant and packed with Victorian mansions, Costa Rica's rowdy, bustling capital was built on the profits of the coffee trade and working "golden bean" plantations still surround the city. Try... more » Vibrant and packed with Victorian mansions, Costa Rica's rowdy, bustling capital was built on the profits of the coffee trade and working "golden bean" plantations still surround the city. Try freshly roasted local beans at Mercado Central. For shinier gold, visit the Museo del Oro. Many renovated landmarks now house stylish hotels. Usually viewed as a hub, rather than a destination, nightlife is concentrated in Spanish village-inspired El Pueblo. Don't miss the elegant 1897 National Theater. « less

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
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Jul
78°F 25°C
68°F 20°C
Aug
78°F 25°C
67°F 19°C
Sep
77°F 25°C
66°F 18°C
Oct
77°F 25°C
66°F 18°C
Nov
76°F 24°C
66°F 18°C
Dec
75°F 23°C
66°F 18°C
Extended Forecast
Friday
Jul 10
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78°F 25°C
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66°F 18°C
Saturday
Jul 11
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78°F 25°C
Lo:
64°F 17°C
Sunday
Jul 12
Hi:
78°F 25°C
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64°F 17°C

Traveler Reviews

Restaurant Beirut

Jul 8, 2009

I have visited The Restaurant Beirut many times and there are no words to express how delicious the food is and what a wonderful service the owner provides. The lamb is one of the best plates you can...more

La Gioconda House Hotel

5 of 5 stars
Maumee, OH
Jul 8, 2009

What a wonderful place to stay! My wife and I stayed here the night we arrived in Costa Rica and the night before we left. The staff was EXTREMELY accommodating. Very friendly, recommended places...more

Parque La Sabana

4 of 5 stars
San Jose, Costa Rica
Jul 8, 2009

While La Sabana is mainly just a giant green area with trails winding through, it is one of the top summer venues for big events in Costa Rica. If you are here from Nov. through the end of May, it's...more

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