10 Things to Do: San José, Costa Rica
10 Things to Do: San José, Costa Rica
From salsa bars to café con chocolate, there's something for everyone in this buzzing Central American capital.
Costa Rica, smaller than West Virginia, boasts over 5 percent of the world’s biodiversity, an environmental abundance that brings in over $2 billion in annual revenue from tourism. San José, the capital, is a convenient jumping-off place for trip to the country’s volcanoes, rainforests and pristine Pacific beaches — as well as an excellent introduction in its own right to the welcoming
Go treasure hunting
The Pre-Columbian Gold Museum houses 1,600 pieces of gold, some dating as far back as A.D. 500. A 10-minute walk away, the Jade Museum holds the world’s...
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