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The Central Valley in which
San José, Costa Rica's Capital City, finds itself is the central
nervous system of the country. Government, finance and economic
sectors all headquarters is at San José.
Similar to other Central American cities,
San José, Capital of Costa Rica is a place full of contrasts, where
tourists will find a different environment in every corner. In the
heart of the city, the Avenida Central (Central Avenue) is a pedestrian
boulevard extending west of the Plaza de la Cultura (Culture Square),
a place where races and cultures from around the world get together
to spend the afternoon and watch people passing by.
San Jose, is located at an altitude
of 2,900' feet above sea level providing it with an idyllic climate,
with temperature that vary from the mid-70's during the day to about
60 at night, with a rainy season that lasts from May to October.
During the rainy season, showers fall primarily during the afternoon
hours and produce refreshing breezes.
About 60% of Costa Rica's population
lives in the Central Valley. The city offers a variety of
sights and one day tours can be taken.
Major Attractions:
National Museum, Jade Museum,
Gold Museum,
National Theater,
Braulio Carrillo National Park,
Poas Volcano National Park,
Irazu Volcano National Park, Sarchi Oxcart, Shopping centers
and much more...
Activities available: Half
and full day tours as: InBioPark,
Butterfly Farm, Pacific Island
Cruise, White Water Rafting;
Night life, Restaurant, bars, etc...
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