San Jose

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The first stop on most agendas, this Central American capital has much to offer before you embark on your tropical adventure! With a connection to the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, San Jose presents a full scope of authentic Costa Rica. With pre and post-colonial heritage and a bejeweled natural history, the city guides you through it all. Visit the delightful Jade Museum, the indigenous Galleria Namu, or the subterranean Pre-Columbian Gold Museum. Admire the architecture as you enter the National Theater and take in the grandeur of the National Museum. Locals live by the phrase ‘Pura Vida’ (pure or good life). To see what they mean, join them at one of the many tranquil parks dotted around the city. You’ll find a real sense of community as people dance and play music, while others simply take in the serenity around them. Honoring their natural surroundings is illustrative of Costa Rica; and its delicate beauty is all on show at San Jose’s hidden gem, the magical Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.