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Downtown San José usually doesn't allow it to be to many tourists must-see spots in Costa Rica. Most folks do not need to invest time visiting San José but you're really missing seeing a real vivid section of Costa Rica. Sure it's congested and smoggy but a lot of people go visit New York City. And although now you can fly directly to Liberia in order to hit the beaches without even stopping in San José, the fact is most people still fly in to the San José International Airport so why don't you continue a walking tour of downtown San José?
This is actually the route I take friends on when visiting Costa Rica. Depending on how much you get into it this tour it might take hrs even the full day. flooring store san jose
When you have a rental car parking is quite cheap. I like the parking lot across the Omni shopping center so that's where I'll start this tour. Make your way towards East of Calle 4, Avenida central near the Plaza de la Cultura where you will see a lot of people and pigeons hanging out combined with the street preachers, comedians, and musicians all preforming live. Across the plaza could be the famous Teatro Nacional. It opened it's doors in 1894 and it's beautiful. Guided tours are available. Across from the theater could be the Grand Hotel de Costa Rica. Which is the most famous hotel in Costa Rica. It used to be the most exclusive and luxurious hotel in Costa Rica. They have a good outside cafe where you are able to have a coffee or a glass or two and a snack. Their sandwich de jamon (ham sandwich) is delicious. There's also a casino in the hotel if you're the gambling type.
Back towards the theater and down the grassy steps on Calle 5 could be the tourist information center of the ICT. It's open Monday-Sat 9-1, 2-5. From there you can enter the plaza's underground exhibits including the Gold Museum which features pre-Colombian artifacts. Admission is $6 and it's open daily 9:30-4:30.
The main road off the Plaza de la Cultura has been converted to a pedestrian mall in order to walk freely since cars are not allowed. Keep an eye on your valuables and don't wear jewelry that may be snatched by thieves. Here you will see many shops and restaurants vying for your attention on both parties of the streets.
Some good stops include La Casona which will be off the pedestrian mall just check out the proper off of the Calle Central and you will see it. It's a two story building full of typical Costa Rican souvenirs. You are able to look after all your gifts for friends and family right here. You may also see the Librieria Universal which will be one of the oldest stores in Costa Rica. You can buy gadgets, maps, books, and more. You may also see Libreria Lehmann another great bookstore.
There you'll notice a large monument to Costa Rica's democracy which is a number of bronze campesinos standing humbly but firm looking up proudly. It's out in front of a large building which will be the Banco Central. Keep walking and you'll pass La Gloria, Costa Rica's largest department store. Across La Gloria could be the Banco de Costa Rica a massive black marble building. flooring store san jose
Make your way down towards the Mercado Central. The market is crowded full of shops, restaurants, produce stands and more. It covers the whole block of Avenida Central 1 and calles 6-8. This is a great destination for a take in the daily life of local Costa Ricans. You may also find some interesting food and meats on display. You can find herbs sold for medicinal use with claims of curing ailments.
If you're claustrophobic or don't like crowds don't visit industry! Two blocks down could be the historic Correo Central building. If you're a stamp collector read the second floor where they've a museum of the Costa Rican postal history with rare and old stamps on exhibit.
Head back towards the plaza de la cultura heading north passed the ICT offices and Gold Museum.
You will see a park in the midst of the city, which will be the Parque Morazan. It's near the Aurola Holiday Inn. At the biggest market of the park could be the Music Temple, patterned after Le Trianon in Paris.

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