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Visiting San Jose, Costa Rica


Vibrant and packed with Victorian mansions, Costa Rica's rowdy, bustling capital was built on the profits of the coffee trade and working "golden bean" plantations still surround the city. Try... more » Vibrant and packed with Victorian mansions, Costa Rica's rowdy, bustling capital was built on the profits of the coffee trade and working "golden bean" plantations still surround the city. Try freshly roasted local beans at Mercado Central. For shinier gold, visit the Museo del Oro. Many renovated landmarks now house stylish hotels. Usually viewed as a hub, rather than a destination, nightlife is concentrated in Spanish village-inspired El Pueblo. Don't miss the elegant 1897 National Theater. « less

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Nov
76°F 24°C
66°F 18°C
Dec
75°F 23°C
66°F 18°C
Jan
76°F 24°C
66°F 18°C
Feb
77°F 25°C
66°F 18°C
Mar
79°F 26°C
67°F 19°C
Apr
80°F 26°C
68°F 20°C
Extended Forecast
Wednesday
25 Nov
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77°F 25°C
Lo:
66°F 18°C
Thursday
26 Nov
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78°F 25°C
Lo:
68°F 20°C
Friday
27 Nov
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73°F 22°C
Lo:
64°F 17°C

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Rios Tropicales

4 of 5 stars
Davis, California
24 Nov 2009

My white water rafting trip on the Pacuare river was my favorite activity of my trip to Costa Rica. The rapids were a thrill and the scenery along the river was absolutely breathtaking. Rios...more

Grano de Oro Hotel

5 of 5 stars
Davis, California
24 Nov 2009

The Hotel Grano de Oro was an excellent stopping point during my recent stay in Costa Rica. I stayed in San Jose on the days after/before flying in/out and I couldn't have been more impressed with...more

Casa 69

4 of 5 stars
ede,nc
24 Nov 2009

kurt and his enterouage are the greats//.informative ,friendly ..light hearted and cool.i used casa 69 as a base on my arrival and departure,good breakfast,clean and unique decor and friendly service...more

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