Population: 1,200,000
(Including the entire Costa Rica Central Valley)
Location: Centrally located in Costa Rica
San Jose is located in
the Central Valley, a fertile upland basin 3,773 ft above
sea level in the heart of Costa Rica. The valley itself
is surrounded by three majestic volcanoes, the largest of
which is Irazu. On the hillsides and volcanoes surrounding
San Jose you will find quaint little villages, rolling pastures,
small farms, and vast coffee plantations. In the basin itself,
lies the San Jose metro area. To some, the city is noisy
and congested. To most, San Jose has a distinctive charm
and feel to it. The city is home to an extensive collection
of museums, theaters, great restaurants, bars, discos, and
of course, neighborhood markets. Above all, the warmth and
hospitality of the locals (ticos) make a stay in Costa Rica,
and especially in San Jose a memorable experience.
San Jose is an excellent
jumping off point to visit the rest of the country. Moving
out in all direction from the city lies a vast network of
roads which will enable you to reach just about any point
in Costa Rica in a matter of hours. On one weekend you might
visit one of the beautiful Pacific beaches, the next trek
through a pristine rainforest, the following, hike up one
of the many cloud covered volcanoes. The options are endless!
Without
a doubt, San Jose is an ideal location to learn Spanish
and experience Costa Rica!
Much
of the information on our site as it relates to Costa Rica
is:
 Courtesy
of Christopher P. Baker and Avalon Travel Publishing.
© 2004 Christopher P. Baker. All Rights Reserved.
A2Z Languages highly
recommends Christopher P. Baker's book: Moon
Handbooks Costa Rica. Click on the image
to visit his website where you can purchase this book or
find out more about the author.
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