The capital of Costa Rica, San Jose, in the Central Valley is a laid back but busy city. Costa Rica is an ecotourism heaven that is the jewel of Central America and the people here will be proud to remind you of that.
The jungles are full of monkeys, lizards, crocodiles, exotic birds, and endangered sea turtles nest on the coasts.
San Jose's National Theatre is a fine example of the brilliant architecture here. It has lavish sculptures, paintings and marble staircases. It is just beautiful and should not be missed.
The Central Market is a great place to pick up some souvenirs and some great coffee products.
The Jade Museum is one of Costa Rica's most popular museums. It houses the world's largest collection of American jade. As well as the jade there are stonework and ceramic exhibitions to enjoy. Take a trip up to the 11th floor for good views over the city.
It is worth taking a day trip to the Pacific Rain Forest Aerial Tram. It is an ecotourism project of 222 acres of rainforest with waterfalls and views of the Pacific coast. It is a great opportunity to see wildlife in its natural habitat and the different plant life in a dry forest and a rain forest. As well as the tram ride they have trails and exhibitions. There is a private bus and a public bus service that operates from San Jose.
Flights to San Jose with Taca
Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport is a city-owned public-use airport serving the city of San Jose in Santa Clara County, California, United States. It is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection international Port of entry. It is located two nautical miles northwest of Downtown San Jose, near the intersections of three major freeways, U.S. Route 101, Interstate 880, and State Route 87.
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