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National Theater of Costa Rica
Historic theater known for its exquisite architecture and cultural performances.
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum
Museum showcasing a vast collection of pre-Columbian gold artifacts.
Jade Museum
Museum featuring the largest collection of pre-Columbian jade in the Americas.
National Museum of Costa Rica
Museum offering insights into Costa Rica's history, culture, and biodiversity.
Central Market (Mercado Central)
Vibrant market offering local foods, crafts, and a glimpse into daily life.
La Sabana Metropolitan Park
Expansive urban park ideal for recreational activities and relaxation.
Barrio Amón
Historic neighborhood known for its colonial architecture and art galleries.
Plaza de la Cultura
Central square surrounded by important cultural landmarks.
Children's Museum (Museo de los Niños)
Interactive museum housed in a former prison, offering educational exhibits for children.
Simón Bolívar Zoo
Urban zoo home to a variety of native and exotic animal species.
Escazu
Affluent suburb with luxury condos, American chain restaurants, and top medical facilities, popular with expats.
Santa Ana
Lush suburb with gated communities and traditional homes, perfect for retirees and outdoor enthusiasts.
Rohrmoser
Safe and tranquil suburb with tree-lined avenues and small parks, preferred by expats and professionals.
La Sabana Park
Modern neighborhood with wide-open spaces, art museum, and soccer stadium, ideal for a quiet lifestyle.
Barrio Escalante
Upper middle-class neighborhood with a variety of restaurants, popular among foodies.
Los Yoses
Stately neighborhood with larger homes, embassies, and consulates, close to downtown.
Barrio Amon
Charming neighborhood with beautiful colonial-era architecture, close to downtown.
San Pedro
Youthful neighborhood with shopping malls, restaurants, and nightlife, home to the University of Costa Rica.
Aranjuez
Historic neighborhood with original wood finishes and Costa Rican decor, slightly outside the center of town.
El Infiernillo
El Infiernillo is known for its high crime rates and should be avoided.
Fairgrounds
The area around the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds experiences higher rates of assault, robbery, and auto theft.
North San Jose
North San Jose, including Evans Lane and Berryessa Creek, has problems with gangs, drug activity, and violent crime.
Edenvale-Seven Trees
Edenvale-Seven Trees is plagued by violent crime and gang activity.
Pavas
Pavas is known for its poverty and the presence of criminal gangs.
Desamparados
Desamparados has high crime rates and should be avoided, especially at night.
La Carpio
La Carpio near the airport is an area with significant crime rates.
Hatillo
Hatillo has had security issues in recent years.
Guadalupe
Guadalupe has experienced security problems in recent years.
Alum Rock-East Foothills
Alum Rock-East Foothills sees higher crime rates, including car theft and assaults.
North Valley
North Valley faces issues with property crime, assaults, and car theft.
Burbank
Burbank experiences higher rates of violent crime.
Los Guido
Los Guido is another area to avoid, especially at night.
Leon XIII
Leon XIII has high crime rates and should be avoided at night.
Barrio Los Angeles
Barrio Los Angeles has a high crime rate with frequent thefts and assaults.
Barrio Mexico
Barrio Mexico is known for armed robberies and assaults.
East San Jose
East San Jose, including Little Portugal and Alum Rock, has higher crime rates with gang violence and drug dealing.
Calle Blancos
Calle Blancos frequently experiences thefts and assaults.
Buena Vista
Buena Vista has issues with home burglaries, auto theft, and robberies.
Rose Garden
Rose Garden, while residential, has isolated trails and complexes that can be risky at night.
Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa has issues with property crime and gang violence.
Downtown
Downtown San Jose sees higher crime rates with issues of drug use, gang activity, and homelessness.
SYQ
Tobías Bolaños International Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría International Airport