Country Inns & Suites By Carlson, San Jose

San Antonio de Belen , San Jose (Heredia) Costa Rica 357-2120 , Costa Rica

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Our hotel is located in Ciudad Caruiari, San Antonio de Belen-Heredia, just 7 minutes from the International Airport and just 10 minutes from San Jose Downtown. There are a variety of tours available if you are wanting to explore the city or the amazing nature surrounding the capital.

Other attractions include:

Mall Real Cariari, 3 minutes
Inbioparque, 15 minutes
Pueblo Antiquo, 10 minutes
Tour Cafe Britt, 25 minutes
Volcano Poas, 1.5 hours

San José is the most cosmopolitan city in Costa Rica, and travelers through the region will find that it offers the most rewarding restaurants, hotels and nightlife venues between Mexico and Bogotá, Columbia. At first, some visitors may be less than enchanted by the urban sprawl, but once they get into areas like the Plaza de la Cultura and Paseo Colón, they will find that much of city's charm is easy to enjoy on foot. Quality museums are definitely in abundance, with the best being the Jade Museum and the Costa Rican Art Museum. However, the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum is a must-see, displaying intricate gold replicas of animals that once served the ancient Diquis inhabitants as religious symbols. Parque Nacional and Parque La Sabana provide green spaces for unwinding, and travelers wanting to get off the beaten path should opt for a cruise around the Gulf of Nicoya or a trip to La Paz Waterfall. The Escazú neighborhood plays host to many fine restaurants, but remember to bring your wallet since the meals can get expensive. For a more economical meal, duck into one of the many cafés for a plato del día. After dinner, escape into one San José's nightspots for dancing and people watching. Two of the best areas are Los Yoses and San Pedro, which cater to the student population. The Mercado Central market is best if you are shopping for variety, but most neighborhoods offer a few intriguing stores. Whether just passing through or planning an extended stay, visitors will find that San José is an oasis in a sparsely populated region.

Known as the grano de oro, translated as the golden bean, the coffee bean has provided for the area's economic growth for centuries. All throughout the Central Valley, coffee plantations dot the landscape, employing thousands of workers. In the late 19th century, the first beans were exported to the shores of Europe where Europeans fell madly in love with the rich brew the beans created. And the rest, as they say, is history!

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