Scintillating San Jose
Costa Rica | admin | August 16, 2010San Jose instantly captivates those hitting the lands with scenic splendors of its vibrant lush green wilderness and the gigantically awe-inspiring mountainous terrains. A great getaway from the usual bustle of city life, those who prefer action packed travel and outdoor activities have certainly a lot to look forward to from the beautiful lands of San Jose.
Being the capital city as well as the biggest City in the whole of Costa Rica, one can expect so many activities to look forward from this amazing getaway destinations.
Much visited due to the varied bio-diversity, Costa Rica is filled with some of the world’s greatest locations. No wonder, there are so many travelers opting to explore San Jose.
Closely situated Avenida Central stretches about 10 blocks featuring some of the greatest culinary joints, bazaars that will set you crazy, amazing museums, plush hotel properties and so much more. Most spotted over here are the tourists that keep the city electrifying.

Also, a lot of local based items can be found in the bazaars that are peculiar only to San Jose.
The area is so wide and huge that nearly to walk about the entire place even briskly might consume about two to three hours.
Home to many a great mountain peaks and ranges as well as some of the world renowned national parks and wonders alike.
The blazing volcanoes which are actively present should not be missed by taking a trip at the very famous Poas Volcano Park. A never before experienced trip this surely has to be. However, don’t worry about the safety, as they don’t pose a threat to life or any damage. It takes nearly about an hour or so to reach right to the top.

San Jose is the capital and the largest city of Costa Rica. Costa Rica is one of the worlds most popular tourist destinations because of its bio-diversity. Because of this regions many; beautiful places to visit; this city has become a frequent tourist destination.
Sampling the Cuisines:
You surely can’t be missing from trying the local dishes here. Absolutely high on culinary quotient, here’s your gastronomic affair.
Casado:
A wholesome mix of rice with generous servings of non-vegetarian delicacies including mouth-watering chicken, fish and meat. The whole dish is served with fresh salads.
Gallo Gallo:
A more of a breakfast delight, Gallo Gallo is a finger licking dish consisting of fried rice with wholesome black meals. Your morning meal must have never been so good. So, definitely sample these culinary delights.
Refrescos:
Think of Refrescos and the first name term that comes to the mind is Refreshing. That’s exactly what you’ll find when sample this drink. Made of fresh fruits with milk or water, this concoction is a great cooler.
Some of the famous San Jose drinks include Fresca, Fanta Kolita and also Canada Dry which are among the top favorites of locals and even tourists coming in.



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