This small Central America city sits in the Central Valley of Costa Rica at approximately 4,000 feet above sea level and is surrounded by lush green mountain ranges. San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, has its own National Theater and National Symphonic Orchestra and several museums for your cultural interests. The nightlife sparkles with fine restaurants, casinos and clubs and the shopping is good.
San Jose is also a logical jumping-off point for excursions to other parts of Costa Rica and day tours to areas such as the Arenal Volcano and Tabacon Hot Springs are not hard to arrange. Discover more of this beautiful country with tours of the countryside. Within a few hours you can find yourself climbing a volcano, going white-water rafting, hiking through a cloud forest, and strolling through a butterfly garden. Additional cities and sites to include with any stay in San Jose are:
Ocotal Beach Resort (ideal for scuba diving, swimming, snorkeling, jogging, kayaking and other beach activities)
The Osa Peninsula and the Corcovado National Park which is home to many endangered species
Playa Tambor is one of the most beautiful and secluded beaches of Costa Rica;, located on the southern tip of Nicoya Peninsula in Ballena Bay
Manuel Antonio is one of Costa Rica’s premier travel destinations. The view from the hillside overlooking the town is outstanding, the beaches are ideal, and the jungles are perfect for exploring. The beauty of Manuel Antonio is absolutely stunning.
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