This designer championship golf course on the grounds of the Melia Cariari Hotel was Central America’s first. Pro and amateur events are held here regularly.

Authentic Central American works by Costa Rican and Nicaraguan artists.

Jade - the precious gemstone known as the 'stone of heaven' has been cherished for millennia and is believed to possess mystical powers, immortality, and invincibility. This is a place where visitors could indulge themselves with jade and be mesmerised by the sheer nature of these heavenly stones. A visit to the Jade Museum would definitely be a favourable experience and they do have an extensive range of souvenirs in jade which one could adorn themselves with or for gifts to their loved ones.

San Jose's nightlife is concentrated in this complex made to look like an old Spanish village.

This modest zoo provides an introduction to some of the amazing diversity of the country.

Downtown's main plaza often hosts celebrations, demonstrations, performances, etc.

The interior of this 1871 church is far more interesting than the neoclassic exterior.

This 1917 building stands out from its bland surroundings.

Strobe lights on the dance floor and raucous midnight shows on weekends draw scores of chic gay locals and tourists to this bar.

One of a chain of bookstores.

The best jewelry factory and souvenir shop in the country. We offer hand made jewelry and souvenirs, plus a pre-Columbian gold explanation, free transportation from any hotel in the metropolitan area and coffee break. We have emeralds from Colombian, semi-precious stones from Brazil, all work with Costa Rican gold. Also we have replicas of the pre-Columbian gold figures you can find in the museum.