Guidebook for San José
Essentials
Parada MasxMenos station
Big groceries store
Pali Supermarket
Paseo ColónCheapest supermarket in town
In the Farmer's market you'll find stalls with all type of fruit and vegetables as well as small typical restaurants and souvenir shops. Don't miss a cup of excellent coffee at Cafe Central.
59 locals recommend
McDonald's
In the Farmer's market you'll find stalls with all type of fruit and vegetables as well as small typical restaurants and souvenir shops. Don't miss a cup of excellent coffee at Cafe Central.
Food Scene
One of the oldest traditional Costa Rican dinner. Sitting on its terrace would remind you when the airport was right across the street.
56 locals recommend
Soda Tapia
Boulevard de RohrmoserOne of the oldest traditional Costa Rican dinner. Sitting on its terrace would remind you when the airport was right across the street.
El Tostador
Avenida CentralIf you like to taste a real Costa Rican coffee you can't miss El Tostador.
If like to try our famous vegetable and meet soup "Olla de Carne" for lunch or dinner don't forget to visit La Casona de Laly. Good local food plus reasonable prices - Patacones are also recommended.
20 locals recommend
La Casona De Laly
If like to try our famous vegetable and meet soup "Olla de Carne" for lunch or dinner don't forget to visit La Casona de Laly. Good local food plus reasonable prices - Patacones are also recommended.
Arts & Culture
If you are interested in Modern art, this is a must see. The building it self its a great example of post art-deco architecture. Check out the first class lounge on the second floor.
96 locals recommend
Museum of Costa Rican Art
Calle 42If you are interested in Modern art, this is a must see. The building it self its a great example of post art-deco architecture. Check out the first class lounge on the second floor.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you like beer Stiefel Pub is a must, here you will find industrial and craft Costa Rican beer only. We highly recommend Domingo 7 and Tumba Calzones for something completely different.
10 locals recommend
Stiefel Pub
If you like beer Stiefel Pub is a must, here you will find industrial and craft Costa Rican beer only. We highly recommend Domingo 7 and Tumba Calzones for something completely different.
Everything Else
Delta Avenida 10
Avenida 10Just in case your car needs fuel.
Bcr- Atms Agencia Datsun
Bank
Banco Nacional
Calle 1 Ignacio BolañosBank
Shopping
If you like to buy Costa Rican handmade crafts you should visit the Mercado de Artesanias. Costa Rican Coffee making device "Chorreador" or a nice colorful hammock.
22 locals recommend
Municipal Craft Market
If you like to buy Costa Rican handmade crafts you should visit the Mercado de Artesanias. Costa Rican Coffee making device "Chorreador" or a nice colorful hammock.