Pura Vida Apartment Guidebook

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Pura Vida Apartment Guidebook

Museums

Great place is you want to learn more about the history of Costa Rica.
186 locals recommend
National Museum Of Costa Rica
Avenida Central
186 locals recommend
Great place is you want to learn more about the history of Costa Rica.
Fun, joy, learning, interactivity, dynamism, entertainment for the whole family and many more surprises, you can find them inside a magical castle in the heart of San José.
63 locals recommend
Kid's museum
Calle 4
63 locals recommend
Fun, joy, learning, interactivity, dynamism, entertainment for the whole family and many more surprises, you can find them inside a magical castle in the heart of San José.
It offers five permanent exhibition halls and a temporary one to publicize the archaeological and artistic heritage of Costa Rica.
272 locals recommend
Jade Museum
Avenida Central
272 locals recommend
It offers five permanent exhibition halls and a temporary one to publicize the archaeological and artistic heritage of Costa Rica.
This museum does amazing work. English and Spanish text guides makes it easy for everyone.
96 locals recommend
Museum of Costa Rican Art
Calle 42
96 locals recommend
This museum does amazing work. English and Spanish text guides makes it easy for everyone.
Stunning museum with large spacious galleries with beautifully presented artefacts.
133 locals recommend
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum
Avenida Central
133 locals recommend
Stunning museum with large spacious galleries with beautifully presented artefacts.

Food Scene

Great local food
Mi Tablita Campesina
Great local food
Amazing restaurant
22 locals recommend
Rostipollos
22 locals recommend
Amazing restaurant
The menu has great variety, common favorite meals from Costa Rica.
Don Juan
Calle 1
The menu has great variety, common favorite meals from Costa Rica.
In case you want Mexican food, my favorite dish is Lomito Suizo.
20 locals recommend
Los Antojitos
104
20 locals recommend
In case you want Mexican food, my favorite dish is Lomito Suizo.
It is a bit far from the apartment (around 30 min) but worth it. One of the best restaurants I’ve tried in San Jose. The ceviche is amazing!
El Balcón del Marisco
2
It is a bit far from the apartment (around 30 min) but worth it. One of the best restaurants I’ve tried in San Jose. The ceviche is amazing!
Small place with tasty food.
Reposteria y Cafeteria "Las Delicias"
Small place with tasty food.

Neighborhoods

Discover the best nightlife in San Jose.
190 locals recommend
Barrio Escalante
190 locals recommend
Discover the best nightlife in San Jose.

Theater

It maintains a full schedule of concerts, recitals, and plays.
63 locals recommend
Teatro Popular Melico Salazar
Calle Central Alfredo Volio
63 locals recommend
It maintains a full schedule of concerts, recitals, and plays.
It is one of our national beauties, inaugurated since 1897. It offers guided tours to learn about its history, and also presentations that take place every month for the enjoyment of the public.
National Theatre of Costa Rica
It is one of our national beauties, inaugurated since 1897. It offers guided tours to learn about its history, and also presentations that take place every month for the enjoyment of the public.

Traveler advice

Getting around

Uber is the easiest and safest way to move in San José

If you don't want to drive getting an Uber is very easy and cheap to move from point to point in the city.
Ways to save

Uber Eats is common in San Jose

You can order food delivery from the apartment, but you will have to go to the condominium main entrance to pick up your food.