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San Jose By Night: Food and Culture

San José · Central Valley & San José

San Jose By Night: Sights & Culture Tour with Local Dinner

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About this experience

Delicious Costa Rican food and drink .Oh, we need to say more? Alright, well, there’s also a ton of culture and history, a tasty local dinner, and the chance to experience San Jose’s nightlife with a local. Best. Night. Ever.

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Getting there

Meets at

Morazan Park at the The Temple of Music

Where

Morazan Park

What you'll do

  1. We will start the tour at the Parque Morazán (Morazan Parkat the Templo de la Música.. As we walk you will learn post-colonial Costa Rican history and get close and personal with the nightlife in San Jose.

    15 min here

  2. Parque Morozan is surrounded by important historical buildings and public places, such as the Metálico Building, Las Acacias House, the Vitalize Madrigal School, the Aurora Holliday Inn Hotel, the Jiménez de la Guardia House, the Maroy Building and the España Park.

    15 min here

  3. At the northeast corner of the Parque España’s we will admire an elegant colonial-style house - Casa Amarilla, a home to the Ministry of Foreign affairs

    Drive past, no stop

  4. We will pass by the new building of the Legislative Assembly, the seat of Costa Rica's unicameral Legislature.

    Drive past, no stop

  5. On the way to Barrio Escalante we will pass by the beautiful National Park.

    Drive past, no stop

  6. Next is Barrio Escalante neighbourhood that has transformed into one of the trendiest spots in San José.

    20 min here

  7. The evening will end with a contemporary traditional meal at a local restaurant that is very popular with locals. Between your tasty traditional dinner, and sangria or local beer that go down a treat, you’ll be ending the evening feeling every bit the San Jose local.

    1h here

What's included

Included

  • Receive insider tips for dining, nightlife, and sightseeing
  • Visit key landmarks and explore vibrant neighborhoods
  • Sample a local beer and learn how Costa Ricans enjoy it
  • Discover San Jose’s culture and history after dark
  • Guided evening walking tour of San Jose with a local expert
2 more included
  • Sip two drinks — sangria, local beer, or a non-alcoholic option
  • Enjoy a traditional Costa Rican dinner made with local ingredients

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Additional food and drinks

Good to know

  • Easy physical level
  • Public transport nearby

Guided in en.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 6 years
  • Minimum age to drink wine is 18 years
1 more notes
  • For this tour, we can cater for the following dietary requirements: vegetarian, and gluten-free intolerance. Please provide this information at least 24 hours prior to your travel date. Unfortunately, we are not able to cater for any other dietary requirements that are not listed above.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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