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Tours Costa Rica Attractions: Zarcero
By Explore Costa Rica Staff
Sep 11, 2007, 16:43

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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, National Parks, restaurants and tours & 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.

Costa Rica Attractions: Zarcero

Beyond Sarchí, on picturesque roads lined with cedar trees, you'll find the town of Zarcero. In a small park in the middle of town is a menagerie of sculpted shrubs that includes a monkey on a motorcycle, people and animals dancing, an ox pulling a cart, a man wearing a top hat, and a large elephant. Behind all the topiary is a wonderful rural church. It's almost worth the drive just to see this park, but it's best to take in Zarcero as a quick stop on the way to La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano National Park.

Getting to Zarcero:

Buses (tel. 255-4318) for Zarcero leave from San Jose hourly from the Atlántico del Norte bus station at Avenida 9 and Calle 12. This is actually the Ciudad Quesada-San Carlos bus. Just tell the driver that you want to get off in Zarcero, and keep an eye out for the topiary.

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