| Population:
1,200,000 (Including the entire Costa Rica Central Valley)
Location: Centrally located in Costa Rica
 San
Jose is located in the Central Valley, a fertile upland basin
3,773 ft above sea level in the heart of Costa Rica. The valley
itself is surrounded by three majestic volcanoes, the largest
of which is Irazu. On the hillsides and volcanoes surrounding
San Jose you will find quaint little villages, rolling pastures,
small farms, and vast coffee plantations. In the basin itself,
lies the San Jose metro area. To some, the city is noisy and congested.
To most, San Jose has a distinctive charm and feel to it. The
city is home to an extensive collection of museums, theaters,
great restaurants, bars, discos, and of course, neighborhood markets.
Above all, the warmth and hospitality of the locals (ticos) make
a stay in Costa Rica, and especially in San Jose a memorable experience.
 San
Jose is an excellent jumping off point to visit the rest of the
country. Moving out in all direction from the city lies a vast
network of roads which will enable you to reach just about any
point in Costa Rica in a matter of hours. On one weekend you might
visit one of the beautiful Pacific beaches, the next trek through
a pristine rainforest, the following, hike up one of the many
cloud covered volcanoes. The options are endless!
Without a
doubt, San Jose is an ideal location to learn Spanish and experience
Costa Rica!
Much
of the information on our site as it relates to Costa Rica is:
 Courtesy
of Christopher P. Baker and Avalon Travel Publishing.
© 2004 Christopher P. Baker. All Rights Reserved.
Spanish Abroad, Inc. highly
recommends Christopher P. Baker's book: Moon
Handbooks Costa Rica. Click on the image to visit
his website where you can purchase this book or find out more
about the author.
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