Situated in the broad, fertile Valle Central, 1,160 meters (3.800 ft) above sea level, San José developed slowly as a tobacco center in the Spanish colonial era. The city became Costa Rica’s capital in 1823 and it is the country’s center — economically, culturally, and geographically. Nowadays it is a great city to spend a few days…
The lovely San Jose is not Costa Rica’s cultural capital for nothing. The multi-faceted the city is chock-full of museums, cutesy farmers markets, historic neighborhoods, and a vibrant nightlife. San Jose’s denizens, colloquially known as Ticos, are famously accepting and tolerant which has led to the city blossoming into a tropical getaway for the LGBTQ…
Costa Rica is a place where the only limit is your return date! Whether you want to zipline, climb volcanic peaks, descend into caves or enjoy the turquoise sea waters, Costa Rica has it all. What’s more, it was one of Central America’s first countries to recognize LGBTQ relationships. Even today, it’s considered one of the…
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