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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Like any big city, San Jose has its issues with crime. However, most crimes are...
Last edited: June 25, 2006
History 
San Jose was originally known as Villa Nueva de la Boca del Monte (New Village...
Last edited: June 26, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
The Costa Rica Tourism Board maintains a comprehensive website that covers just...
Last edited: June 25, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Temperatures are constant throughout the year in San Jose, ranging between the...
Last edited: June 25, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Juan Santamaria International Airport is the main airport that serves San Jose...
Last edited: February 06, 2008
Getting Around 
Driving a car is inadvisable in San Jose. Not only are the roadways confusing...
Last edited: June 25, 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Renting a car gives you the most freedom in terms of going wherever you want...
Last edited: March 22, 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Museums & Attractions 
With its rich cultural history, it should come as no surprise that San Jose...
Last edited: October 15, 2006
The Performing Arts 
To find out what's going on around town, be sure to pick up a copy of La Nacion...
Last edited: June 26, 2006
Shopping 
If you are after a more "authentic" souvenir, you'll want to head outside...
Last edited: June 26, 2006
Nights Out 
San Jose has a lot of great night spots, but more often than not they are hard...
Last edited: May 07, 2009
Pacuare River Tours 
Whitewater rafting class III and IV rapids on the world famous Pacuare River in...
Last edited: July 22, 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
La Divina Comida 
Location: C.C Plaza Boulevard, Escazu, San Jose 300 meters south of the...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Restaurante La Gallera 
Latin American flavors at this dining location.
Last edited: January 06, 2009
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Inside Costa Rica: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The official currency is the colon, but American dollars are usually accepted...
Last edited: January 18, 2009
Crossing the Border 
Important notice about traveling to Costa Rica: As of January 8, 2007...
Last edited: April 16, 2007
Emergencies 
In case of emergency dial 911.   For othe important telephone numbers, as well...
Last edited: May 17, 2008
Important Phrases 
  What is your name? ¿Cuál es su nombre? Hello! ¡Hola! Pure Life Pura Vida Good...
Last edited: March 06, 2009
Telephones 
Phone numbers in Costa Rica recently changed. All phone numbers have 8 digits...
Last edited: May 17, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping at restaurants, bars and coffee shops is optional. A ten percent...
Last edited: August 08, 2009
About Costa Rica Travel 
When traveling to a destination, there are many variables that affect the...
Last edited: September 30, 2009
Eco-tourism 
Costa Rica is a very popular spot for eco-tourism.  It combines low cost and...
Last edited: March 16, 2009
Friendly Costa Rica Transportation 
Friendly Costa Rica Group and Family Transportation offers driving services to...
Last edited: October 22, 2009
Planning and arrival into Costa Rica 
Costa Rica: a spectacular landscape nestled between two continents and two...
Last edited: November 28, 2008
Popular Attractions 
Costa Rica has been voted in the top-three of adventure destinations in the...
Last edited: October 25, 2009
Top Costa Rica Travel Agency Advice 
To dispell the most common travel agency rumor: travel agencies do not make...
Last edited: October 08, 2009
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