I went to San Jose, the capital. My first night I visited El Pueblo (The town). It’s a place where you can find some restaurants, bars, clubs and stores. I had dinner at one of the restaurants where food was great! I'm sure every restaurant at El Pueblo will have great dishes. Delicious!
Next day in the morning, I visited Down Town San Jose. First I went to the Gold Museum, which is located under the Plaza de la Cultura (The Culture Square). Nearby is the Theater, where you can feel in Paris since it has the resemble of the Opera House in Paris. I took a tour inside the Theater and got the opportunity to watch some rehearsal for an Italian play.
The Cathedral is a block away. Beautiful place to visit in front of a gorgeous square.
There are taxis everywhere in San Jose, I suggest you to rent a car if you would like to travel to other cities.
What I like the most from the country, the short distance between towns. I’d be doing a lot of road trips if I lived there. Just be careful driving, since there are a lot of curves on the way courtesy of the mountains.
From San Jose, I went to the North West, close to the Nicoya Gulf. I visited the cities of Orotina and San Mateo. Enjoyed a delicious Ceviche de Mango and of course, fresh sea food in front of the beach.
One of the things I enjoyed in Costa Rica, is the variety of sports. During an afternoon, I visited a park, Turubari, close to San Mateo. They offer you horse rides, a long walk across the park getting to see different animals and plants, rappel, canopy and an incredible flight as Superman.
To the north of the Alajuela city, I visited Poas Volcano. Although, I couldn't see the volcano very weel, since it was very cloudy (and cold). But I enjoyed a walk across the park and looking at those big leaves known as sombrilla de pobre.
I hope I can go back to Costa Rica soon, since I want to go to the beaches next time!
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