Guided walking tour of San José
Known for its natural wealth, national parks, absence of the army and coffee production, Costa Rica has forged a unique position and reputation in the world. On this tour, we'll walk the streets of the capital's historic side, visiting parks, monuments and buildings, and revisiting the country's history, culture and current affairs. The goal of this tour is that at the end of the journey, you'll have a better understanding of Costa Rica and how we became such a unique country, while at the same time having a pura vida experience exploring the capital. Parks to visit: Parc Espagne, Parc Morazan, Place de la culture, Place des garanties sociales, Place des arts, Place de la démocratie et de l'abolition de l'armée, and the National Park. Along the way, we'll take the opportunity to appreciate several places of tourist interest; the National Center of Culture (former liquor factory), the Metal School, the Maroy Building, the Variety Theatre, the National Theatre, the Grand Hotel de Costa Rica, Central Avenue, the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, the Women's College, the Handicrafts Market, the Chinese Quarter, the National Museum, the Jade Museum, the Legislative Assembly, the National Monument, among others... Although tourism in Costa Rica is more focused on nature, national parks and the beach, well guided, the capital can be an unforgettable destination, rich in scenery and culture. There's no better place to learn about Costa Rican culture and history than in the streets of San Jose.