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- San Jose Costa Rica
San Jose Costa Rica
The capital of Costa Rica, San Jose loses many tourists to the
beauty of the country's jungles and beaches. Those who venture to
the urban heart of Costa Rica though, will find a lively city of
more than 300,000 people that offers the best selection of shops,
restaurants and nightlife in Costa Rica.
San Jose is a modern city, but tourists will want to head to
pretty colonial areas like Barria Amon and the bustling Mercado
Central for a sense of the city's culture and history. A number of
museums dedicated to gold mining, pre-Columbian jade, contemporary
art and even insects will teach visitors of all ages about Central
America, and the large selection of restaurants serving delicious
local cuisine will give you the energy to see them all.
Although there are plenty of things to see and do in San Jose,
the city's location in the middle of the country makes it ideally
situated as a base to explore the natural attractions of central
Costa Rica. Manuel Antonio National Park, Fortuna, and the Tilarán
mountain range are all within three to four hours' drive of the
city. Public transport in Costa Rica also uses San Jose as a hub,
making it a convenient stop on any holiday.
Information & Facts
Language
Spanish is the official language, but English is widely
spoken.
Money
The Costa Rican Colón (CRC) is divided into 100 céntimos and is
the official currency, although US Dollars are also widely
accepted. US Dollars and travellers cheques can be exchanged in
banks and many hotels. Banks charge a service fee for cashing
travellers cheques and currency other than US$ is difficult to
exchange. Using black market exchange options is risky as they have
been known to pass on counterfeit bills printed in Colombia. Banks
close anywhere from 3pm to 6pm. Major credit cards are widely
accepted, although American Express and Diners Club might be more
limited. ATMs are available in major towns throughout the country,
but it is advisable to always have some local cash handy.
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