| San José (elevation
1,150 meters) is the political, economic and cultural hub of
Costa Rica.
NATURAL WORLD
San José is located in the Central Valley (Meseta
Central), where 70 percent of the country's population
lives.
Urban growth has led to an increase in air pollution. That
said, those seeking urban greenery have a number of options.
West of downtown is La Sabana, the biggest park in the city.
This used to be the site of the city's international airport.
CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS
San José is the cultural center of Costa Rica with
art galleries, cinema, dance, symphony and theater. Among the
highlights:
The former air terminal has been converted into the Museum
of Costa Rican Art.
The Museo de Jade is located on the 11th floor of the National
Insurance Institute. It houses the largest collection of jade
from the Americas.
MARKETS
The Mercado Central is located between Avenidas Central/1
and Calles 6/8.
INFORMATION – Costa Rica's English-language
weekly, the Tico Times
is published on Fridays.
SLANGTALK - The inhabitants are sometimes
referred to as josefinos. |
