Guidebook for San José
Food Scene
It merges Costa Rican tropical food with European cuisine under the expertise of the French chef. It's nice and fancy, probably the best restaurant in Costa Rica.
24 locals recommend
Hotel Grano De Oro
Calle 30It merges Costa Rican tropical food with European cuisine under the expertise of the French chef. It's nice and fancy, probably the best restaurant in Costa Rica.
Our favorite spot for costa rican food and beers. Be sure to try the caribbean dish called "rice and beans", also ask for "chifrijo".
La Muni
Calle 40Our favorite spot for costa rican food and beers. Be sure to try the caribbean dish called "rice and beans", also ask for "chifrijo".
Soda Tapia
Boulevard de RohrmoserHere you will find typical costa rican food.
The Corner
Rafael Francisco OsejoThe best pizza & pasta in San José
Aqui es!
Avenida 2Argentinian food
La Bodeguita del Medio
Avenida 4Cuban bar and restaurant
La Parrillita de Pepe
Colombian food
RBG Bar & Grill
Avenida 6Casual restaurant
Brazilian rodizio (all you can eat, with LOTS of meat!)
29 locals recommend
FOGO: Rodizio & Steakhouse
Brazilian rodizio (all you can eat, with LOTS of meat!)
Arts & Culture
Sala Garbo
Calle 28It's an independent movie theater.
Sightseeing
Parque La Sabana
Avenida de Las AméricasA nice place to relax and take a walk or bike
Museum of Costa Rican Art
Calle 42Museum of Costa Rican art
Essentials
Mercado Mayoreo
Avenida 10A farmer's market
AM PM
Supermarket
Mas x menos
202Big supermarket
City Market
Local #4 Av. 10The supermarket located in the same building as the apartment
Drinks & Nightlife
Central Pub
Paseo Colón"English style" bar
The Public House
My favorite bar in the area
Everything Else
Budget Car Rental
LlegadasCar rental