Lugares de interés
Learn, enjoy and know the benefits of tennis
*Distance: 5 km ( 15 mins by car)
Academia de Tenis Mario Muñoz Picado
Learn, enjoy and know the benefits of tennis
*Distance: 5 km ( 15 mins by car)
Lovely park perfect for picnics, only 2 blocks north from the tower.
19 locals recommend
Parque Francia
Calle 29Lovely park perfect for picnics, only 2 blocks north from the tower.
Parque Nacional Park
Calle 19One of the most beautiful parks in San Jose
Vecindarios
Barrio Escalante ... Eighty culinary options for all tastes in the most important gastronomic cluster in San José. It is very quiet and safe
A gastronomic guide:
http://www.escalante-online.com/
190 locals recommend
Barrio Escalante
Barrio Escalante ... Eighty culinary options for all tastes in the most important gastronomic cluster in San José. It is very quiet and safe
A gastronomic guide:
http://www.escalante-online.com/
This is the Party Zone of San José, there's always something to do every night.
45 locals recommend
La California
This is the Party Zone of San José, there's always something to do every night.
Bars and Gastronomy
Barrio Escalante
A gastronomic guide:
http://www.escalante-online.com/
Bread House Los Yoses
BoulevardExcellent food at a good price. Ideal to enjoy a typical breakfast.
The perfect place to enjoy a good coffee, accompanied by an exquisite creppa in the best atmosphere, you can also enjoy a varied menu.
7 locals recommend
Creperie & Cafe Entre Nous
2935 Av. 7The perfect place to enjoy a good coffee, accompanied by an exquisite creppa in the best atmosphere, you can also enjoy a varied menu.
Has hundreds of different kinds of beer, and all kinds of appetizers to go with them.
51 locals recommend
Costa Rica Beer Factory
Calle 33Has hundreds of different kinds of beer, and all kinds of appetizers to go with them.
El Jardin de Lolita is a space full of flavors, art and surprises in every corner, with its incredible offer of restaurants and cultural events around it, the Garden has become one of the favorite places to visit in Escalante.
20 locals recommend
Jardín de Lolita
El Jardin de Lolita is a space full of flavors, art and surprises in every corner, with its incredible offer of restaurants and cultural events around it, the Garden has become one of the favorite places to visit in Escalante.
Well-known international cafeteria with a variety of Costa Rican coffees and good pastries, in front of Torre Los Yoses.
84 locals recommend
Starbucks
20/20Well-known international cafeteria with a variety of Costa Rican coffees and good pastries, in front of Torre Los Yoses.
Theatres
Designed by an Italian Architect, the theatre is a beautiful example of This Architects vision of Costa Rica. Very different than what you would expect. A gorgeous building with beautiful architecture with much Italian influence. Only accessible by tour. Check FB for times and to make reservations. English tours avail. If you are lucky enough, you may get to see a performance of some type. During the theatre season 30 minute performances are given during the lunch hour. Allows locals to enjoy and experience culture during their lunch hour. Usually 2000 colones admission fee. About $3.50 There is a lovely restaurant inside that has a great menu for lunch and/or coffee.
127 locals recommend
National Theater of Costa Rica
Calle 5Designed by an Italian Architect, the theatre is a beautiful example of This Architects vision of Costa Rica. Very different than what you would expect. A gorgeous building with beautiful architecture with much Italian influence. Only accessible by tour. Check FB for times and to make reservations. English tours avail. If you are lucky enough, you may get to see a performance of some type. During the theatre season 30 minute performances are given during the lunch hour. Allows locals to enjoy and experience culture during their lunch hour. Usually 2000 colones admission fee. About $3.50 There is a lovely restaurant inside that has a great menu for lunch and/or coffee.
Cine Magaly
Calle 23Beautiful and classic theater
Another historic building. Maintains a full schedule of concerts, recitals, and plays. Named to honor famous Costa Rican tenor Manuel "Melico" Salazar.
63 locals recommend
Teatro Popular Melico Salazar
Calle Central Alfredo VolioAnother historic building. Maintains a full schedule of concerts, recitals, and plays. Named to honor famous Costa Rican tenor Manuel "Melico" Salazar.
Museum
This museum has one of the best jade collections in Costa Rica and Central America. It is magnificent! The whole building was designed to look like a piece of jade ¨in the raw¨, by a young Costa Rican architect Diego van der Laat.
272 locals recommend
Jade Museum
Avenida CentralThis museum has one of the best jade collections in Costa Rica and Central America. It is magnificent! The whole building was designed to look like a piece of jade ¨in the raw¨, by a young Costa Rican architect Diego van der Laat.
Also known as Museo de los niños (Kids Museum). An interactive museum specially for the kids. Science and all its different themes brought to life. I still remember each and every time I went.
Used to be a prison built in 1910 and closed in 1979. The National Auditorium and the National gallery are also in here. Plays and concerts for all ages
186 locals recommend
National Museum Of Costa Rica
Avenida CentralAlso known as Museo de los niños (Kids Museum). An interactive museum specially for the kids. Science and all its different themes brought to life. I still remember each and every time I went.
Used to be a prison built in 1910 and closed in 1979. The National Auditorium and the National gallery are also in here. Plays and concerts for all ages
The Central Bank of Costa Rica concerned about the cultural and archaeological heritage of Costa Rica, formed the collection of pre-Columbian gold between 1950 and 1974. At the same time boosted its collection of coins and began to acquire works of national art. Initially created a public gallery in the main building of the Bank, but when the collection grew, it was decided to build a museum exclusively designed to house these collections." 20 min walk 19 min 1.6 km via Av 1/Amalia Jiménez Volio and Av. Central DETAILS 20 min 1.7 km via Av 3 and Av. 1 20 min 1.7 km via Av 1/Amalia Jiménez Volio and Av 2
133 locals recommend
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum
Avenida CentralThe Central Bank of Costa Rica concerned about the cultural and archaeological heritage of Costa Rica, formed the collection of pre-Columbian gold between 1950 and 1974. At the same time boosted its collection of coins and began to acquire works of national art. Initially created a public gallery in the main building of the Bank, but when the collection grew, it was decided to build a museum exclusively designed to house these collections." 20 min walk 19 min 1.6 km via Av 1/Amalia Jiménez Volio and Av. Central DETAILS 20 min 1.7 km via Av 3 and Av. 1 20 min 1.7 km via Av 1/Amalia Jiménez Volio and Av 2
MADC
Contemporary art and design museum of Costa Rica
Groceries
Fresh Market
Boulevard de RohrmoserTop convenience store. Open from 6 to 22:30 everyday.
Auto Mercado
126Well stocked grocery store.