Barrio Esclante is the gastronomic Center of San Jose where you will find 40 restaurants within 5 min walk from the apartment. Apartment is on the third floor of the building of the famous 'Restaurante Sofia Mediterraneo'. Bus stop at 100 m. Taxis and Uber in abundance (very economical). Train station at 300 m. Walk to city center (Avenida Central, Teatro Nacional) 15 min walk San Pedro Mall 5 min walk Groceries: Auto Mercado 5 min walk Bakery: Sofia Pandeli

Paseo Gastronomico La Luz; Downtown’s Restaurant Row. In the last few years, the city of San José has been creating a “restaurant row” close to Downtown. Costa Ricans know it as Paseo Gastronomico la Luz. It is Calle 33, between Avenidas 1 and 11 in Barrio Escalante. Although it is still relatively undiscovered by tourists and North American expats, the Ticos are flocking to it. After 7 p.m., Calle 33 is glowing from the lights of over 15 restaurants, cocktail lounges and coffee shops. On a busy night, the street is jammed with cars trying to find a place to park, the bars are filled with laughter and conversation, and local couples are strolling from one venue to the next.