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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 serveing San Jose...
Last edited: March 25, 2013
Getting Around 
Driving a car is inadvisable in San Jose. Not only are the roadways confusing...
Last edited: June 23, 2010
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Renting a car gives you the most freedom in terms of going wherever you want...
Last edited: March 16, 2010
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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: March 13, 2012
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: August 19, 2012
Nights Out 
San Jose has a lot of great night spots, but more often than not they are hard...
Last edited: March 04, 2011
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: August 10, 2012
Crossing the Border 
Important notice about traveling to Costa Rica: As of January 8, 2007...
Last edited: June 11, 2012
Emergencies 
In case of emergency dial 911. For othe important telephone numbers, as well as...
Last edited: May 11, 2013
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: March 24, 2011
Concerns about Pura Vida 
Some travelers have had difficulties traveling in and around Costa Rica. You...
Last edited: October 05, 2010
Costa Rica Wedding 
When it comes to locations for destination weddings, the world is full of...
Last edited: April 03, 2013
Crime and Safety 
Knowing what to expect and taking precautions will give you a better chance to...
Last edited: February 09, 2012
Eco-tourism 
Costa Rica is a very popular spot for eco-tourism.  It combines low cost and...
Last edited: March 16, 2009
Golf in Costa Rica 
Costa Rica golf courses are bunched together are two areas: Guanacaste and San...
Last edited: September 24, 2010
More Safety Tips When in Costa Rica 
When you go to any bank in Costa Rica, whether a state bank or a private bank...
Last edited: April 24, 2013
Planning and arrival into Costa Rica 
Costa Rica: a spectacular landscape nestled between two continents and two...
Last edited: November 28, 2008
Top Costa Rica Travel Agency Advice 
To dispell the most common travel agency rumor: travel agencies do not make...
Last edited: May 02, 2013
Top Ten 
  Here is a list of what you can do during your visit to Costa Rica: 1. Arenal...
Last edited: May 27, 2010
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