Radisson Europa Hotel and Conference Center

P.O. Box 538 Calle Blancos , Calle Blancos 2120 , San Jose Costa Rica

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Telephone: (506) 2 257-3257 Fax: (506) 2 257-8221

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About San José

San José is the most cosmopolitan city in Costa Rica, and travelers through the region will find that it offers the most rewarding restaurants, hotels and nightlife venues between Mexico and Bogotá, Columbia. At first, some visitors may be less than enchanted by the urban sprawl, but once they get into areas like the Plaza de la Cultura and Paseo Colón, they will find that much of city's charm is easy to enjoy on foot. Quality museums are definitely in abundance, with the best being the Jade Museum and the Costa Rican Art Museum. However, the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum is a must-see, displaying intricate gold replicas of animals that once served the ancient Diquis inhabitants as religious symbols. Parque Nacional and Parque La Sabana provide green spaces for unwinding, and travelers wanting to get off the beaten path should opt for a cruise around the Gulf of Nicoya or a trip to La Paz Waterfall. The Escazú neighborhood plays host to many fine restaurants, but remember to bring your wallet since the meals can get expensive. For a more economical meal, duck into one of the many cafés for a plato del día. After dinner, escape into one San José's nightspots for dancing and people watching. Two of the best areas are Los Yoses and San Pedro, which cater to the student population. The Mercado Central market is best if you are shopping for variety, but most neighborhoods offer a few intriguing stores. Whether just passing through or planning an extended stay, visitors will find that San José is an oasis in a sparsely populated region.

Did you know?

Involved in a family enterprise to build a railroad linking San José and Puerto Limon, Minor Cooper Keith founded Costa Rica's banana industry almost by default. When the railroad wasn't attracting enough passengers, Keith used it to ship bananas to the coast. By 1890, his United Fruit Company was well underway. The railroad connected major fruit distribution centers in New Orleans and Boston with the banana plantations of San José. In time, Keith expanded his company to Guatemala and Honduras, and profits from the railroad and bananas funded much of Costa Rica's national debt through the 1930s.

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