Escazu, Central Valley, San Jose

Escazu Central Valley Costa Rica

This cosmopolitan city of San Jose is considered to be among the most attractive cites in the world. Located in the heart of Costa Rica’s Central Valley, in between volcanic mountain chains and grassy foothills, this Costa Rica city is modern and fast-paced. The ideal place to use as a base camp when touring the rest of Costa Rica, San Jose has a large variety of hotels, accommodations, restaurants, restaurants and shopping to suit every budget.

A very metropolitan city, San Jose houses over a million people including expats and gringos. As San Jose city has expanded, so has its many suburbs. A great place to stay while in San Jose is in Escazu.  Escazu is considered by most Ticos (local Costa Ricans) to be among the most posh and upscale areas of the city. Ideal for the weary traveler who wishes to catch up on some much needed rest and relaxation, Escazu is a quiet, beautiful and secure suburb with all the comforts and modern amenities.

A colonial town, Escazu is a premier suburb, situated just 7 km west of downtown San Jose. Spread out over a hillside over looking San Jose and Heredia, Escazu is made up of 3 adjoining neighborhoods: San Antonio de Escazu, Escazu Centro and San Rafael de Escazu. With the largest population of expatriates settling down here (mostly North Americans), this part of the city is a quite exclusive.

Easily accessible from all highways that lead to Costa Rica’s most popular attractions, Escazu is just a 10 minute drive downtown San Jose. Here one can find an English movie theatre, a luxurious country club and a number of bowling alleys. There are also many fine restaurants and dining areas in this part of town, with an excellent nightlife. Banks, pharmacies, shops, grocery stores and even an 18-hole championship golf course can be foundin Escazu, along with one of the biggest and most modern shopping malls in Central America, Multi Plaza. Even the US ambassador to Costa Rica has his residence in Escazu.

A great alternative to living downtown, Escazu still retains some of its local flavor with the advantage that many speak English. You can visit Escazu Centro to get a feel for the Tico lifestyle, with its small narrow streets, quaint ambiance, colorful sodas and local restaurants. The area around San Rafael de Escazu is mostly residential and more upscale.

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San Jose, the Capital of Costa Rica, is the hub of all transportation in Costa Rica. For that reason, it is usually the first place you will visit while in Costa Rica. It lies between three Costa Rica volcanoes. There is a large variety of Costa Rica hotels, parks, restaurants and attractions for visitors. The first thing noticed about San Jose is the local friendliness. The city is set up on a pretty logical grid system. When on foot and touring the capital, Costa Ricans, also known as Ticos, are always willing to lend a hand with directions. Always remember though, locals use landmarks not street names for directions, and if you just can't figure out where you are, find a local church. Every church in Costa Rica faces west. While in the Capital, you have access to the best public transportation in all of Central America.  

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