Guidebook for San Jose
Shopping
Walmart
One-Stop Shopping, Food Court
Restaurante Ponderox
Best souvenir shop in Costa Rica -- lots of good stuff, not just junk
Sightseeing
La Paz Park
Beautiful, Large Park
This Magnificent Resort... I don't even know where to start... Animal Refuge, Majestic Waterfalls, Unbelievable Scenery, and a Hotel-Room bathroom that you won't believe until you see it.
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Сады с водопадами Ла-Пас
This Magnificent Resort... I don't even know where to start... Animal Refuge, Majestic Waterfalls, Unbelievable Scenery, and a Hotel-Room bathroom that you won't believe until you see it.
Essentials
MegaSuper
Calle 97Large Grocery Store with reasonable prices
Calle 2B
Calle 2BRight across the street -- great people
This is where you go to buy groceries that you can't find anywhere else in Costa Rica... IF you're willing to pay a premium for it. I go once per month.
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Jimmy T's Provisions
Acceso Público a Marina Los SueñosThis is where you go to buy groceries that you can't find anywhere else in Costa Rica... IF you're willing to pay a premium for it. I go once per month.
Food Scene
Princesa Marina
Outstanding value for good-quality seafood
McDonald's
Ruta Nacional Secundaria 105Best Steak in Costa Rica
Outstanding Downtown location for low-cost dining -- It's Much More than you expect when you first see it from the outside
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La Criollita
Avenida 7Outstanding Downtown location for low-cost dining -- It's Much More than you expect when you first see it from the outside
Nothing really special -- but here's where you "check the box" for visiting Hard Rock in every country which you visit
37 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Hard Rock Cafe
Autopista General CañasNothing really special -- but here's where you "check the box" for visiting Hard Rock in every country which you visit
24-Hour Restaurant/Soda in Jaco -- consistently good food and friendly people -- delicious homemade candy for sale at the cash register!
Calle Sol D'Oro
Calle Sol D'Oro24-Hour Restaurant/Soda in Jaco -- consistently good food and friendly people -- delicious homemade candy for sale at the cash register!
A hidden gem on the Pacific Coast. Don't be fooled by the appearance of the area -- this place is Top-Notch! Some of the Best Seafood in Costa Rica!
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La Leda
A hidden gem on the Pacific Coast. Don't be fooled by the appearance of the area -- this place is Top-Notch! Some of the Best Seafood in Costa Rica!
Pops is the signature Ice Cream shop of Central America, born in Costa Rica. There are tons of Pops stores... this is just one example. Outstanding Milkshakes and Ice Cream!
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POPS
Ruta Nacional Secundaria 167Pops is the signature Ice Cream shop of Central America, born in Costa Rica. There are tons of Pops stores... this is just one example. Outstanding Milkshakes and Ice Cream!
More like a 50's diner than a Soda. This place is legendary, and open 24 hours on weekends. Outstanding sandwiches and milkshakes!
56 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Soda Tapia
Boulevard de RohrmoserMore like a 50's diner than a Soda. This place is legendary, and open 24 hours on weekends. Outstanding sandwiches and milkshakes!
Praha Lounge and Cafe
Calle Costa RicaAn odd little restaurant with a delightful little menu. Love It!
A cool place that makes good food for ultra-cheap prices. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner... it's Good.
44 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Tacobar Jaco
A cool place that makes good food for ultra-cheap prices. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner... it's Good.
No gringo tourist ever found THIS place by accident! Tipico cuisine with a twist. The grill and rotisserie here churns out some Amazing Food!
Restaurante Sabor a Pueblo
239No gringo tourist ever found THIS place by accident! Tipico cuisine with a twist. The grill and rotisserie here churns out some Amazing Food!
El Rodeo Country Inn & Steak House ®
Radial Santa Ana - San Rafael - BelénOutstanding Steaks, and a nice little hotel, too!
Everything Else
Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel
Outstanding Bed & Breakfast in the Cariari area
I am not a huge fan of chain hotels, but this one breaks the mold. AWESOME swimming pool!
53 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort
I am not a huge fan of chain hotels, but this one breaks the mold. AWESOME swimming pool!
Hotel, Resort, Casino -- done in true Las Vegas fashion. It's a little pricey, but it is Awesome!
47 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Croc’s Resort & Casino
Avenida Pastor DíazHotel, Resort, Casino -- done in true Las Vegas fashion. It's a little pricey, but it is Awesome!
Gorgeous Cathedral of a Hotel, with an exceptional restaurant. Often hosts jazz music on the weekends.
Hotel Alta Las Palomas
Gorgeous Cathedral of a Hotel, with an exceptional restaurant. Often hosts jazz music on the weekends.
Gorgeous, expansive property that contains many villas, bungalows, hotel rooms, pools... as well as a restaurant/bar and a private beach with a bar & grill. Epic!
Tulemar Bungalows & Villas
Calle 4Gorgeous, expansive property that contains many villas, bungalows, hotel rooms, pools... as well as a restaurant/bar and a private beach with a bar & grill. Epic!
Drinks & Nightlife
I show this as a "Bar" because this place is far too proud of itself and Way Overpriced for a hotel. However, the sunsets at the bar here are Killer!
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Villa Caletas Hotel
I show this as a "Bar" because this place is far too proud of itself and Way Overpriced for a hotel. However, the sunsets at the bar here are Killer!
Chubbs actually has 3 locations in Costa Rica and is growing slowly, but this is my favorite. A little strip-mall hole-in-the-wall that can barely seat 30 people -- Best Burgers in Costa Rica!
Chubbs
Calle MorenosChubbs actually has 3 locations in Costa Rica and is growing slowly, but this is my favorite. A little strip-mall hole-in-the-wall that can barely seat 30 people -- Best Burgers in Costa Rica!