Escalante At A Glance
Sights
The classic free walking tour. More info can be found here https://sanjosewalking.com/es/
San José Free Walking Tour
Calle 19The classic free walking tour. More info can be found here https://sanjosewalking.com/es/
The Jade and Pre-Columbian Museum is an historical and arqueological museum. Main atractive is more than 2500 pieces of Jade collection, crafted by Pre-Columbian civilizations in Costa Rica. Open Monday to Sunday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Entrance fee for foreigns is $16 USD.
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Museo del Jade
Avenida CentralThe Jade and Pre-Columbian Museum is an historical and arqueological museum. Main atractive is more than 2500 pieces of Jade collection, crafted by Pre-Columbian civilizations in Costa Rica. Open Monday to Sunday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Entrance fee for foreigns is $16 USD.
The capital jewel. Guided tours are available Monday to Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm each hour. Then head to the theater coffeshop Alma de Cafe, to taste a good cup of Costa Rica coffee while watching early 20th-century art pieces.
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Teatro Nacional Costa Rica
Calle 5The capital jewel. Guided tours are available Monday to Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm each hour. Then head to the theater coffeshop Alma de Cafe, to taste a good cup of Costa Rica coffee while watching early 20th-century art pieces.
The abolished military headquarter of Costa Rica. Since the abolition of Costa Rica army in 1948, the Bellavista Headquarters where transformed in a cultural museum, comprising Costa Rica history , natural and Pre-Columbian crafts exhibitions along with a butterfly farm. Dont miss out the special hall featuring the army abolition history.
Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and Sundays from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Closed on mondays. Entrance fee for foreigns is $11 USD.
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National Museum Of Costa Rica
Avenida CentralThe abolished military headquarter of Costa Rica. Since the abolition of Costa Rica army in 1948, the Bellavista Headquarters where transformed in a cultural museum, comprising Costa Rica history , natural and Pre-Columbian crafts exhibitions along with a butterfly farm. Dont miss out the special hall featuring the army abolition history.
Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and Sundays from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Closed on mondays. Entrance fee for foreigns is $11 USD.
Located beneath Plaza de la Cultura, you can check out the Central Bank Museums, with Pre-Columbian gold crafts, numismatics and visual arts exhibitions. Open everyday from 9:15 am to 5:00 pm. Entrance fee for foreigns is $15 USD.
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Museo del Oro Precolombino
Avenida CentralLocated beneath Plaza de la Cultura, you can check out the Central Bank Museums, with Pre-Columbian gold crafts, numismatics and visual arts exhibitions. Open everyday from 9:15 am to 5:00 pm. Entrance fee for foreigns is $15 USD.
Just two blocks away there's the classic Magaly Cinema, offering indepent films and cultural activities. Movie showtimes and tickets shopping can be found here https://cinemagaly.com/
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Cine Magaly
Calle 23Just two blocks away there's the classic Magaly Cinema, offering indepent films and cultural activities. Movie showtimes and tickets shopping can be found here https://cinemagaly.com/
What about a bowling night!! Go to Boliche Dent, walking distance to the apartment! They also got a small snack store for hot dogs and fast food. You can find schedules and prices in their social media pages.
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Boliche Dent
Calle 37What about a bowling night!! Go to Boliche Dent, walking distance to the apartment! They also got a small snack store for hot dogs and fast food. You can find schedules and prices in their social media pages.
Gastronomy
There are many burgers restaurants in Escalante. However Lupulus is in my heart! Best burguers in town! Try Lucy Juicy!
Lupulus Beer Shop
Avenida 9There are many burgers restaurants in Escalante. However Lupulus is in my heart! Best burguers in town! Try Lucy Juicy!
Got up late and want a good brunch? Head to Franco Café, offering all sorts of bakery and classic brunchs. As always, good Costa Rican coffee.
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Franco
3166 Av. 7Got up late and want a good brunch? Head to Franco Café, offering all sorts of bakery and classic brunchs. As always, good Costa Rican coffee.
Just one block away from the apartment and you got one of the best places in Escalante. Jardin de Lolita Food Market comprises several options for all kind of meals: brunch, breakfast, burguers, pizza, lebanese, hawaian, you name it!
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Jardín de Lolita
Just one block away from the apartment and you got one of the best places in Escalante. Jardin de Lolita Food Market comprises several options for all kind of meals: brunch, breakfast, burguers, pizza, lebanese, hawaian, you name it!
Breakfast, bakery and the special sourdough bread makes Cumpanis an excellent choice for breakfast or late afternoon coffee.
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Panadería Cumpanis
Calle 41Breakfast, bakery and the special sourdough bread makes Cumpanis an excellent choice for breakfast or late afternoon coffee.
Want some latino atmosphere with good food? Colonia is the place, featuring Venezuelan cuisine. The restaurant has an open terrace to grab drinks while observing
the gastronomic dynamics of La Luz Promenade. Salsa dancing on Monday evening!
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Colonia Arepas & Bar
Calle 33Want some latino atmosphere with good food? Colonia is the place, featuring Venezuelan cuisine. The restaurant has an open terrace to grab drinks while observing
the gastronomic dynamics of La Luz Promenade. Salsa dancing on Monday evening!
One of the first bars at Escalante. Beer Factory handles a huge collection of international and Costa Rica made craft beers. International, Costa Rica, and fast food is also available.
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Costa Rica Beer Factory
Calle 33One of the first bars at Escalante. Beer Factory handles a huge collection of international and Costa Rica made craft beers. International, Costa Rica, and fast food is also available.
One of the best rooftop place for drinks in San Jose. It also comprises a Food Market in the lower levels with peruvian, lebanese and fast food choices.
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Amor de Barrio
Avenida 1One of the best rooftop place for drinks in San Jose. It also comprises a Food Market in the lower levels with peruvian, lebanese and fast food choices.
The newest spot at Escalante. Calle 33 is a street food market comprising burgers, sushi, asian, pizza and Mexican food! Nice atmosphere for a hang out!
Calle 33
Calle 33The newest spot at Escalante. Calle 33 is a street food market comprising burgers, sushi, asian, pizza and Mexican food! Nice atmosphere for a hang out!
Pandeli offers spectacular mediterranean brunch just one block away from the apartment.
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Pandeli, bakery & delicatessen
Calle 33Pandeli offers spectacular mediterranean brunch just one block away from the apartment.
Hey we got a gastro bar too! Its located at the 29th floor. Entrance is available on the side of the building, next to The Spot Escalante grocery store. Its the perfect place to catch some drinks and watch the sunset.
Mantra Lounge
Hey we got a gastro bar too! Its located at the 29th floor. Entrance is available on the side of the building, next to The Spot Escalante grocery store. Its the perfect place to catch some drinks and watch the sunset.
Escalante is always renewing, and Santo Pecado is the latest addition to the huge selection of gastro bars in the neighborhood. Its an old house nicely decorated with modern touches, offering a great selection of foods and drinks to chill out in the afternoon.
Santo Pecado Escalante
Escalante is always renewing, and Santo Pecado is the latest addition to the huge selection of gastro bars in the neighborhood. Its an old house nicely decorated with modern touches, offering a great selection of foods and drinks to chill out in the afternoon.
Starbucks
The classic one, just two blocks east of the apartment.
Chicharronera Cacique Acseri
A place to eat traditional Costa Rica dishes
One day trips
Just a 2 h ride from Escalante is Parque Nacional Volcan Poas, the home of an active volcano. Hiking activities can be held inside the park and sorroundings. There's also good restaurants on the road to pass before or after the visit. Dont miss out to buy fresh strawberries on the road and the classic Palmito cheese. For a one day all inclusive tour you can check out the nearest turist agency https://www.expedicionestropicales.com/
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Poás
Just a 2 h ride from Escalante is Parque Nacional Volcan Poas, the home of an active volcano. Hiking activities can be held inside the park and sorroundings. There's also good restaurants on the road to pass before or after the visit. Dont miss out to buy fresh strawberries on the road and the classic Palmito cheese. For a one day all inclusive tour you can check out the nearest turist agency https://www.expedicionestropicales.com/
For a day trip to the beach, Manuel Antonio National Park near Quepos is an excellent choice. Just 3 h from Escalante, the Park has pristine beaches sorrounded by a tropical rainforest with sloths, white-faced monkeys, deers, and a variety of species. Tickets must be bought in advance, otherwise entrance is not guaranteed. For a one day all inclusive tour you can check out the nearest turist agency expediciones tropicales.
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Quepos
For a day trip to the beach, Manuel Antonio National Park near Quepos is an excellent choice. Just 3 h from Escalante, the Park has pristine beaches sorrounded by a tropical rainforest with sloths, white-faced monkeys, deers, and a variety of species. Tickets must be bought in advance, otherwise entrance is not guaranteed. For a one day all inclusive tour you can check out the nearest turist agency expediciones tropicales.
Fancy a rainforest hiking adventure or perhaps white-water rafting? Check out the Braulio Carrillo National Park near Quebrada Gonzalez for hiking activities. White water rafting can be held at the Pacuare river. Each activity can be held on a one day trip. For a one day all inclusive tour you can check out the nearest turist agency https://www.expedicionestropicales.com/
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Guapiles
Fancy a rainforest hiking adventure or perhaps white-water rafting? Check out the Braulio Carrillo National Park near Quebrada Gonzalez for hiking activities. White water rafting can be held at the Pacuare river. Each activity can be held on a one day trip. For a one day all inclusive tour you can check out the nearest turist agency https://www.expedicionestropicales.com/
The Orosi Valley is located 2 hours from the apartment. Several viewpoints of the Valley are available for free, where you can set up a picnic to watch the valley, the Reventazon river basin and Cachí hydropower reservoir. Head to the Orosi Colonial Church where you can find one of the most antique colonials churches in Costa Rica. They got a religious art museum too.There is also a great spa nearby, "Orosi al Natural" where you can get a relaxation day with massages, hydroterapy, turkish baths, sauna, etc. You can check their social media to reserve a spa day.
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valle de orosi
The Orosi Valley is located 2 hours from the apartment. Several viewpoints of the Valley are available for free, where you can set up a picnic to watch the valley, the Reventazon river basin and Cachí hydropower reservoir. Head to the Orosi Colonial Church where you can find one of the most antique colonials churches in Costa Rica. They got a religious art museum too.There is also a great spa nearby, "Orosi al Natural" where you can get a relaxation day with massages, hydroterapy, turkish baths, sauna, etc. You can check their social media to reserve a spa day.
Souvenirs
Holalola offers modern Costa Rica gifts, visual arts, pottery and local designer wear accesories. You can check their products here https://holalolashop.com/. Check for the address on google maps
Holalola Travel gift shop
Holalola offers modern Costa Rica gifts, visual arts, pottery and local designer wear accesories. You can check their products here https://holalolashop.com/. Check for the address on google maps
diduGO Pizza & Souvenir "comidas típicas"
Typical souvenirs for shopping
Precolumbian crafts from Costa Rica originary people
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Chietón Morén Museo y Mercadito de Artesanías
Precolumbian crafts from Costa Rica originary people
Groceries
Automercado is a high quality grocery shopping, providing national and international brands and plenty of delicatessen for your delight.
Auto Mercado - Los Yoses
Automercado is a high quality grocery shopping, providing national and international brands and plenty of delicatessen for your delight.
Fresh Market offers late nite grocery shopping, with a selection of basic groceries, prepared meals and fresh vegetables and fruits.
Fresh Market
Fresh Market offers late nite grocery shopping, with a selection of basic groceries, prepared meals and fresh vegetables and fruits.
Shopping
Mall San Pedro is walking distance from the apartment. Here you can find traditional clothing stores, technology, anime, tattoo studios and the traditional food court with fast food. Also a cinema is available.
Mall San Pedro
Mall San Pedro is walking distance from the apartment. Here you can find traditional clothing stores, technology, anime, tattoo studios and the traditional food court with fast food. Also a cinema is available.
Multiplaza Curridabat is a more selective shopping mall with international brands store (MNG, Bershka, Pull and Bear, Zara, etc), Cinemark movie teather and fast food options.
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Multiplaza Curridabat
215Multiplaza Curridabat is a more selective shopping mall with international brands store (MNG, Bershka, Pull and Bear, Zara, etc), Cinemark movie teather and fast food options.