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About Destination

San Jose, Costa Rica‚s capital, sits in the Central Valley region with the Talamanca Mountains to the south and volcanoes to the north. The city is distinguished by its Spanish colonial buildings, like the ornate, neoclassical National Theatre of Costa Rica overlooking downtown‚s Plaza de la Cultura, a popular gathering spot. Below the plaza, the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum displays hundreds …

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Special Food

Gallo Pinto They say ‚There is nothing more Tico (term for local Costa Rican) then Gallo Pinto‚, and its true. Most‚ days in Costa Rica begin with a plate of Gallo Pinto, a dish that consists of rice and beans sauted with garlic, onions and cilantro, often served with 1-2 fried or scrambled eggs and a sausage on the side. If …

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Do’s & Dont’s

San Jos Do’s‚  Do use your Spanish, no matter how limited your speaking skills are. Do take public transportation or arrange for your travel company to transport you, rather than rent a car. Do participate in all the great activities on offer Do bring your own sunscreen. Do bring an umbrella and raincoat. Do bring an extra pair of sandals …

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