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San Jos茅
Costa Rica
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Overview
While it's tempting to make a beeline for Costa Rica's luscious countryside, take some time to get to know聽San Jos茅, Costa Rica's humming聽capital city. Wander historic neighborhoods such as Barrio Am贸n, where historic buildings聽have been converted into contemporary art galleries, and Barrio Escalante, the city's gastronomic epicenter. Stroll with Saturday shoppers at the farmers market, join the Sunday crowds in Parque La Sabana, dance the night away to live music at one of the city's vibrant clubs, or visit the museums of gold, jade, art and natural history, and you'll begin to understand the multidimensional appeal of Costa Rica's largest city and cultural capital.
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