Guidebook for San José
Everything Else
Plaza de Francia
Calle 29Safe park for relaxing any time of the day.
Auto Mercado
126Well stocked grocery store.
Fresh Market
Boulevard de RohrmoserWell stocked mini-mart. Open late.
Cine Magaly
Calle 23Inexpensive independent cinema with great movies.
Terminal Deldu station
Most inexpensive buses to Nicaragua.
Farmers market with breakfast, music and an interesting crowd.
35 locals recommend
Green Fair Aranjuez
Calle 19Farmers market with breakfast, music and an interesting crowd.
New Terminal for Jaco, Nicaragua and other Nicoya Peninsula locations. http://www.ticotimes.net/2015/07/30/six-bus-routes-move-new-bus-station-san-jose-monday
19 locals recommend
Terminal 710
Calle 8New Terminal for Jaco, Nicaragua and other Nicoya Peninsula locations. http://www.ticotimes.net/2015/07/30/six-bus-routes-move-new-bus-station-san-jose-monday
Gran Terminal del Caribe station
Departure and return point for Caribbean routes.
Terminal MEPE station
Calle 12Buses for San Carlos and other north Atlantic destinations.
Beautiful tree filled park by the national library and assembly buildings.
40 locals recommend
Parque Nacional Park
Calle 19Beautiful tree filled park by the national library and assembly buildings.
Morazán Park
Calle 7Historic park, must see.
Plaza de la Cultura
Avenida CentralImportant central plaza with the national theater and museum.
Historic park with many events and concerts.
14 locals recommend
Plaza de la Democracia y de la Abolición del Ejército
Avenida CentralHistoric park with many events and concerts.
Drinks & Nightlife
Costa Rica Beer Factory
Calle 33Popular brew pub.
Bar Buenos Aires
23 Av. 9Authentic Tico bar. Cheap beers, tasty apps.
Food Scene
Mantras Veggies Coffee
Calle 37Excellent vegetarian restaurant. Highly recommended.
El Observatorio
Calle 23Excellent venue with live bands and salsa dancing.
Manos En La Masa
Popular bakery/cafe w/ adjacent art gallery/event space.
Sofía Mediterráneo
Calle 33Live music. Delicious food.