San Jose (Costa Rica):
From Puerto Viejo, we took a bus to San Jose where we stayed only a night. San Jose is the capital of Costa Rica and one of the youngest capital cities in Latin America. Founded in 1738, it was named capital of Costa Rica only in 1823 (before Cartago was the capital city).
Well we decided to stay only one night because San Jose was not a great town. a 70's something, dark and dirty town...Nothing special just full of fast food and red taxis! You can see a McDonald store every corner! Pathetic!!! We also did not try to push to much to see any colonial buildings as few remain. Lee has not taken any picture of San Jose. Just to tell you as much as he was not inspired! Due to the US influence in San Jose but also all around Costa Rica (which is one the best holiday destinations of the Americans), the prices were quite expensive and for that we decided to shorten our stay in Costa Rica and move on more "backpacker friendly" countries like Nicaragua for example.
- The main plaza: the Parque Central with the metropolitan Cathedral on the left. All around, the red typical taxis. This park is given as one of the best in San Jose!!! I can't imagine how the other parks look like!!!
- In front of the "superb" park, traditional restaurants can be seen: Burger king and Co! We have not seen a restaurant during our stay in the town centre...amazing...
- Typical pedestrian street. Not very attractive to do your shopping no?
- Again a street in town centre. This picture could come from a 70's movie,
- The only colonial building we have seen in the town centre. The Post Office building. Unfortunately, it was left a little in abandon and it could have been superb with some restoration work.
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