Learn about local life in San Jose through its architecture, history and food. This 3-hour walking tour shows you the typical lifestyle of the capital as you stroll through the streets with a knowledgeable local guide. Get to know the city through its grand parks and architectural gems, ending at Mercado Central (Central Market) where you’ll sip Costa Rican coffee and sample some tasty food. Numbers are limited to 12 people, ensuring an intimate experience with a small group.
Start your San Jose walking tour at a café in Parque España (Spanish Park), where you’ll meet your guide and relax with a rich cup of morning coffee. Then take a stroll through the park, enjoying views of the Yellow House (the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and learning more about the park itself, which is the oldest in the city.
You’ll visit a number of landmarks in the area, including the National Liquor Factory and the Metal Building, two 19th-century landmarks that played an important role in the capital’s history. Your guide shares insight about their importance to San Jose’s citizens before continuing on foot through Parque Nacional (National Park).
Discover more local history here before returning to contemporary life en route to Central Market, a San Jose historical treasure. You’ll find no better place to experience the local cuisine than this market, established in 1882 and full to the brim with typical Costa Rican food and drink. As you explore the labyrinth of culinary choices with your guide by your side, sample local specialties and sip your second Costa Rican coffee of the day.
Complete your walking tour here, armed with a wealth of historical information, culinary know-how and perhaps even some local lingo to continue exploring on your own.
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