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An Eclectic Costa Rica Vacation in San Jose & the Central Valley

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Over the Border Package
7 fun-filled days. 6 nights. 3 great hotels. Shop & dine in San Jose before discovering Nicaragua and the beaches of Tamarindo.

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Dining, Culture, Nightlife, & History. That's Pura Vida in the Vibrant Hub of Costa Rica's Central Valley.

Costa Rica Braulio Carrillo National Park outside of San Jose
Within 15 minutes from the center of San Jose is the rain forest of Braulio Carrillo National Park. It's one of many vacation attractions of the Central Valley within a quick drive from the capital city.

At an elevation of 3,800 feet, the beautiful Central Valley enjoys perfect year-round temperatures of about 72º F / 22º C. No wonder two thirds of all Costa Ricans live here.

San Jose is the hub and heart of the Costa Rica, especially when it comes to tourism. Each year some four million vacationers from all corners of the world come to Costa Rica by way of Juan Santamaria International Airport to see the beaches of the Northern Pacific and Nicoya Peninsula, the lava-spewing volcanoes of the Northern Plains and the abundance of wildlife in the jungles and waters of the Osa Peninsula. But if it's wildlife, nightlife and the pure life that you came to Costa Rica for, San Jose and the entire Central Valley are coursing with energy, culture and endless menu of things to do. Great restaurants. Hopping nightlife. Festive Cultural Events. Historic museums and easy access to the rain forest and volcanic highlands.

Places to stay and see while on vacation in San Jose and the Central Valley

Costa Rica San Jose Vacation Hotel
Hotel Grano de Oro, near the center of San Jose is one of a select few Central Valley luxury hotels included in multi-destination vacation packages like this
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Costa Rica San Jose National Theatre
Costa Rica's National Theatre is one of many cultural attractions in San Jose, in a list that includes The Museum of Gold, historical sites and more
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Costa Rica Villa Blanca Cloudforest
Finca Rosa Blanca Inn just a short trip from San Jose, the Inn sits on a working coffee plantation, offering visitors hiking trails, bird watching and guided tours over the rolling property.
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