A little farther down the coast, you will find the Manuel Antonio National Park which has several little great beaches, such as Playa Espadilla Sur and Playa Manuel Antonio.
The capital is also a perfect turning plate to see the many National Reserves and Forests, majestic volcanoes and famous coffee plantations. Although the city is not on the coast, a day at the beach is a mere 2 hours away along the Pacific coast.
Avg. °C | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
High | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Low | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Rain (mm) | 10 | 0 | 20 | 40 | 220 | 240 | 210 | 240 | 300 | 290 | 140 | 40 |
Golfers can enjoy some of the best golf courses in Central America. Some clubs are reserved for members only. Some of the courses you may want to try, include the Parque Valle del Sol in Santa Ana, the Garra de Leon Golf Course, Hacienda Pinilla Golf & Country Club, Royal Pacific Golf & Country Club, Los Suenos Golf Course.
Looking for a calming activity? Then you should head to the Orosi Hot Springs. The two pools of beneficial water are know to relieving muscular pain and reduce stress.
Fruit vendors in downtown San Jose are the equivalent of hotdog vendors in New York City, mangoes being the fruit of choice. The pejibaye, a bright orange palm nut, is also sold as a treat, with a taste combining flavours of chestnut and pumpkin.
Languages: Spanish, some English.
Currency: The Colon. US dollars are widely accepted. ATM's are not easy to find and the Cirrus system is not compatible everywhere.
Climate: San Jose City enjoys a milder tropical climate due to its elevation. The temperature ranges between 18° C and 26° C.
Electricity: 110 V, 60 Hz.
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Canadian citizens require a passport that is valid until 30 days after their scheduled return. For all other nationalities, consult your consulate or Costa Rican Tourist Board for details.
Note: Each travelling passenger is responsible to pay a local departure tax in US dollars. This fee is payable in cash at the airport in destination prior to boarding your flight. The departure tax is $27.40 US per person (subject to change). Note only US Cash or equivalent Costa Rican Colon are accepted.
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