Other than passing through on my way to Nicaragua, I’ve been to San José only once – on a short business trip. My impression was, “Boy, this is an interesting city. I’ve got to get back here with K one day.” I’ve read a bit about it since and talked to people that have lived there. Here are some of the sites we’ll be checking out when we go:

* Avenida Central, a walking street that goes right through the core of the downtown

* Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica

* The mysterious stone spheres, dating back to 200 BC

* The Pre-Columbian Gold Museum and the Jade Museum

* The view from the bar at Gran Hotel