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The 6 best neighborhoods in San José, Costa RicaMar 21, 2023 • 5 min read
San José has changed a lot since 1821, when it was dubbed the new capital of Costa Rica. Get to know the city with this guide to its neighborhoods.
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family travelThe 7 best things to do in San José, Costa Rica with kidsMar 20, 2023 • 4 min read
The busy streets of San José may seem overwhelming but there are plenty of delights awaiting younger visitors to the Costa Rican capital.
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activitiesThe 8 best free things to do in San José, Costa RicaMar 13, 2023 • 6 min read
Visiting Costa Rica’s capital won't break the bank if you know where to go. We've got the intel on the best free things to do in San José.
foodSipping and snacking: San José's hottest new restaurants and barsFeb 19, 2019 • 2 min read
From the traditional Costa Rican establishments to the international restaurants with flair, every visit to San José promises the opportunity to indulge…
foodHow to live like a Local in San JoséSep 12, 2018 • 4 min read
One walk down its quaint streets, one sip of its celebrated coffee and Costa Rica was home for Lonely Planet Local Maria Esther Abissi. Seven years in and…
foodHow to eat like a local at San José's top spotsMay 25, 2018 • 3 min read
When it comes to food, San José has it all. From cozy spots to enjoy its rich coffee culture to upscale restaurants for a fancy dinner, the capital city…
foodViva the new San José: how Costa Rica's capital became coolDec 11, 2014 • 6 min read
There you are, playing table tennis with a stranger in the middle of a park. All around you loom primeval trees festooned with vines. Around noon, you…
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