Location: Situated in the mountainous Central Valley
is the country’s capital, San José, the center
of the Metropolitan Area. It has an area of 170 square kilometers
and a population of approximately 1.5 million inhabitants,
including the floating population.
The city offers sites of historical interest
that tell of the peaceful and democratic path chosen by the
Costa Rican people. Visitors can enjoy historical monuments,
museums, parks and residential areas.
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Don’t forget to visit the National
Theater, built in 1897, the true architectural jewel of the
city.
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