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The final cease on our Costa Rica trip, we spent 24 hours within the capital metropolis of San Jos\u00e9. Researching San Jos\u00e9 earlier than our journey, we discovered the essence of the town might simply be achieved in a day or two and this was our real-life expertise.<\/p>\n

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After checking into our room on the Hotel Colonial<\/a> and paying to park our rental automobile in paid in a single day lot we ventured out on foot by means of the downtown enterprise district within the course of the Merado Central (Central Market).<\/p>\n

TIP: Outside of a handful of eating places and bars, San Jose shops and retailers roll down their doorways and put out their rubbish on the finish of the working day.<\/em><\/p>\n

TIP: If you intend to drive in Costa Rica,\u00a0learn this story first<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Mercado Central<\/h2>\n

Located on Avenida Central, a bustling hub of tourism and commerce, the Mercado Central is an indoor market filled with distributors in stalls promoting produce, meat, espresso, clothes, souvenirs, herbs, and eating places.<\/p>\n

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Meander by means of the slender isles, good for individuals watching and getting a really feel for the tradition. Enjoy conventional delicacies like rice and beans or soup and plantains at one of many intimate meals counters. This is actually an expertise you gained\u2019t need to miss.<\/p>\n

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Sim\u00f3n Bol\u00edvar Zoo and Botanical Garden<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

A stone\u2019s throw from the downtown San Jos\u00e9 banking district, the Sim\u00f3n Bol\u00cdvar Zoo and Botanical Garden<\/a> is an city sanctuary. Featuring crocodiles, parrots, sloths, and the world\u2019s luckiest raccoon, a household might simply spend an hour and a half on the trail circumnavigating the displays and enclosures.<\/p>\n

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If you go, plan to go away time for a go to to the Spirogyra Butterfly Garden<\/a> positioned close by on the north aspect of the R\u00edo Torres (River Torres) that divides the 2 complimentary sights.<\/p>\n

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National Museum of Costa Rica<\/h2>\n

Many of the tales we learn advised the National Museum of Costa Rica<\/a> as a method to be taught concerning the nation\u2019s navy and pre-Columbian historical past. Artifacts vary from archaeological findings and artifacts to noteworthy displays on the nation\u2019s geology and anthropology. The courtyard, positioned within the Bellavista Fortress close to the Legislative Assembly constructing can be a great spot for a picnic or a relaxation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Book Your Stay<\/h2>\n

We deliberately booked a room on the Hotel Colonial<\/a> based mostly on proximity to those downtown sights and for its genuine \u201cold world\u201d colonial environment. Our room was clear and spacious and we loved individuals watching from the second-story avenue stage balcony.<\/p>\n

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Book your room utilizing the hyperlink above or discover a location in San Jose that fits your journey wants and preferences on this interactive map. Happy Trails!<\/em><\/p>\n