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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Like any big city, San Jose has its issues with crime. However, most crimes are...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
History 
San Jose was originally known as Villa Nueva de la Boca del Monte (New Village...
Last edited: 26 June 2006
Tourist Board Info 
The Costa Rica Tourism Board maintains a comprehensive website that covers just...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Temperatures are constant throughout the year in San Jose, ranging between the...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Juan Santamaria International Airport is the main airport that serves San Jose...
Last edited: 06 February 2008
Getting Around 
Driving a car is inadvisable in San Jose. Not only are the roadways confusing...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Renting a car gives you the most freedom in terms of going wherever you want...
Last edited: 22 March 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Museums & Attractions 
With its rich cultural history, it should come as no surprise that San Jose...
Last edited: 15 October 2006
The Performing Arts 
To find out what's going on around town, be sure to pick up a copy of La Nacion...
Last edited: 26 June 2006
Shopping 
If you are after a more "authentic" souvenir, you'll want to head outside...
Last edited: 26 June 2006
Nights Out 
San Jose has a lot of great night spots, but more often than not they are hard...
Last edited: 12 September 2006
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Inside Costa Rica: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The official currency is the colon, but American dollars are usually accepted...
Last edited: 17 February 2008
Crossing the Border 
Important notice about traveling to Costa Rica: As of January 8, 2007...
Last edited: 16 April 2007
Emergencies 
In case of emergency dial 911.   For othe important telephone numbers, as well...
Last edited: 17 May 2008
Important Phrases 
What is your name? ¿Cuál es su nombre? Hello! ¡Hola! Pure Life Pura Vida Good...
Last edited: 10 March 2008
Telephones 
Phone numbers in Costa Rica recently changed. All phone numbers have 8 digits...
Last edited: 17 May 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping at restaurants, bars and coffee shops is optional. A ten percent...
Last edited: 03 April 2008
Eco-tourism 
Costa Rica is a very popular spot for eco-tourism.  It combines low cost and...
Last edited: 05 February 2008
Popular Attractions 
Among the most popular attractions in Costa Rica areriver floating, bird and...
Last edited: 12 May 2008
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