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Restaurants

Breakfast

• Franco (Vegan Friendly)

We are a neighboring restaurant in Barrio Escalante. We start the day early with a lot of coffee, food that we love to eat, fresh pastries made by us, spirits for when the afternoon falls and from time to time the occasional occurrence to have a good time with friends.

Address: casa, Barrio Escalante, Av 7 3166, San José Province, San José, 10101
Phone Number: (+506) 4082 7006

Hours: M - S, 7AM - 7PM
Website: https://www.franco.cr/english-menu 

• De Acá (Vegan)

De Acá is a hidden gem in the beautiful Barrio Amon. Dining at De Acá will have you feeling like you’re eating in a chic Costa Rican style cafe in the middle of an art gallery. If you are looking for an intimate place, with a calming aesthetics, good presentation, and delicious food this is the place for you. Gluten free options available.

Address: Calle 3, Amón, San José, Costa Rica
Phone Number: +506 7236 0772

Hours: 11:30a.m -7:00 p.m M-S
Website: https://www.facebook.com/deacacostarica

• Cafe Miel Garage (vegan friendly)

This tiny little café is packed full of flavorful pastries and coffees. It is said that they make the best empanadas in San Jose too. The atmosphere is perfectly conducive with sharing a coffee and a chat with a friend, or relaxing solo with a book and a savory empanada. Café Miel Garage is highly recommended by an assortment of reviewers and is an excellent choice if you are in the mood for a nutrient-packed smoothie, a sweet homemade treat, or a specialty coffee.

Address: Av 9 13, Otoya, San José, Costa Rica

Phone Number: +50622210897

Hours: 9 a.m- 6 p.m Monday-Saturday

Website: https://cafemielgarage.com/ 

Lunch

• Lubnan (vegan and vegetarian) 

Lubnan is simple on the outside but one is transported part of the way to Lebanon upon entering. The very friendly and helpful staff are dressed in Lebanese style and the decor matches, the exquisitely designed low tables with cushions, Lebanese art, and appropriate background music. 

Address: Paseo Colon, frente a Torre Mercedes., San Jose, San Jose, San Jose, San Jose Costa Rica

Phone Number: +506 2257 6071

Hours: Tuesday- Friday 11am-3pm, 6pm-12am, Sat 12am-4pm, 6pm-12am, Sun 11am-5pm

Website: https://www.facebook.com/lubnancr/ 

• Arbol De SEDA (Vegetarian)

Arbol De SEDA is not only a charming and warm place, it is also an amazing restaurant for food lovers. They cook with love and great knowledge of every product, the veggies are incredible; the burgers, soup and corn pizza are out of this world! Finally the people working there are incredibly professional and warm, they take care of you while giving you your space and intimacy. You can order delivery as well, but we suggest you enjoy the whole experience by dining in. 

Address: Barrio Escalante 7th Av 35 Th street, San Jose Costa Rica

Phone Number: +506 2281 0513

Hours: Th + F 8am-10pm, Sat 9am-10pm, Sun + Tue 9am-5pm

Website: https://www.facebook.com/ArbolDeSeda/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE&fref=nf 

Dinner

• Apotecario

Apotecario is a worthwhile and easy mile walk from central downtown, located in an up and coming neighborhood of Barrio Escalante. It's comfortably small, kitch in its decor and just plain fun to be at. Their menu is varied, fresh, creative and delicious. The service is spot on, timely and helpful. They serve alcohol and their own microbrewery beer, which is especially good. They also have live music on the weekends. 

Address: 300m Este de la Iglesia de Santa Teresita, San José, Barrio Escalante, 10101, Costa Rica
Phone Number: +506 8891 0112

Hours: 11:30am- 9:30pm M-S, Sunday 9am-7pm
Website: https://apotecariocr.com/

• Hotel Presidente (includes a rooftop bar) 

The roof of the Hotel Presidente is home to Azotea Calle 7, a perfect retreat from the vibrant - and sometimes chaotic - downtown San José. You can enter from Calle 7, between Avenida Central and Avenida Segunda, taking the elevator or going up two floors via the red spiral staircase that will take you directly to the red brick terrace, surrounded by colorful summer trees, palm trees and a tree of lemon whose fruits could end up in your cocktail. A can’t miss for sunset. 

Address: Av. Central, Catedral, San José, 11801, Costa Rica
Phone Number: (877) 540-1790

Hours: 4pm-10pm
Website: https://www.facebook.com/azoteacalle7 

• Astro (Vegan) 

Vegan bar offering pizzas, cocktails, and nights full of music (DJ, dance, and more). Also offering karaoke. Supporting local artists with live music and galleries.

Address: Av 5, Empalme, San José, Costa Rica

Phone Number: +506-21003393

Hours: 7pm-12am Tuesday-Saturday

Website: https://www.instagram.com/astro.sjo/ 

Museums

• Jade Museum

The Museo del Jade is an archaeological museum in San José, Costa Rica. It is located in front of Plaza de la Democracia. It was founded in 1977 by Fidel Tristán Castro, the first president of the INS. It contains the world's largest collection of American jade

Address: y 13 bis, Av. Central, San José Province, San José, Costa Rica
Phone Number:  +506 2521 6610

Hours: 8 a.m- 5 p.m
Website: https://museodeljade.ins-cr.com/

• National Theatre, Teatro Nacional Costa Rica 

The National Theatre is one of San Jose’s most prestigious buildings. It is filled with lavish furnishings and many stunning marble statues. In the past it was used as a main selling point to attract rich visitors to the country and city. It is still operational and you are able to attend shows there on occasion. 

Address: Avenida 2, C. 5, Catedral, San José, Costa Rica

Phone Number:  +506 2010 1100

Hours: 9 a.m- 4 p.m Sunday- Thursday

Website: https://teatronacional.go.cr/

• Pre- Columbian Gold Museum 

Costa Rica's Numismatic and Pre-Columbian Gold Museum boasts one of the largest collections of gold artifacts in Latin America. These ancient objects chronicle the history of the tribal peoples and civilizations that once inhabited the country. Some of these artifacts are more than 1,500 years old, and the collections on display at the museum reveal Costa Rica's fascinating past.

Address: Bajos de la Plaza de la Cultura. Avenida Central. Calle 5 San José Centro San José CR 10104, Av. Central, San José, Costa Rica

Phone Number:  +506 2243 4202

Hours: 9:30 a.m- 5 p.m Monday- Saturday

Website: https://museosdelbancocentral.org/

Activities

• Costa Rica Beer Factory

Specialized restaurant with more than 8 years of experience where gourmet gastronomy is created to pair with the best beers, wines and cocktails. More than 70% of the furniture is with recycled materials. It has its own craft brewery which already has 14 medals worldwide. It is perfect to learn about Costa Rican beer culture in a unique and incredible environment 

Address: 100mts South from the Fresh Market, Big, White House at the Corner

Phone Number: (+506) 8447-9732
Hours: 12pm-11pm
Website: http://www.costaricabeerfactory.com/ 

• Ark Herb Farms

Ark Herb Farm is a 20-acre farm in Santa Barbara de Heredia, approximately 3 miles northwest of Heredia, Costa Rica on the slopes of the Poás Volcano. The farm grows 300 varieties of herbs and fruit. This farm was showcased during your course. 

Address: de la Y Griega Rosales 800 m north Santa Barbara, Heredia, Santa Bárbara, 40401, Costa Rica
Phone Number:  +506 2269 9683

Hours: 8am-5pm
Website: https://theark.green/ 

• Mercado Municipal De Artesanías

Mercado Municipal de Artesania, or the Municipal Craft Market, is an outdoor market where tourists can buy souvenirs, try local food or sit down and relax. Visitors may even get to watch some of the artisans work on their crafts.

Address: Calle 5 y 7, avenida 6, frente al Parque de las Garantías Sociales, 200 metros sur de la Caja del Seguro Social, San José, Capital, 10104, Costa Rica
Phone Number: +506 7174 5391

Hours: 8am-7pm
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Mercadoartesanias.sj/

Covid Testing Site

• Clinica Biblica 

Appointment required

Address: Av. 14, Laberinto, San José, Costa Rica

Phone number: (+506) 2522-1000 whats app: +506 8529-2100.

Website: https://mivida.cr/covid/english 

• Hospital CIMA

Address: Autopista Próspero Fernández, San José, San Rafael, Costa Rica

Phone number: +506 2208 1000

Website:

• LABIN

Address: C121, San José, San Pedro, 11803, Costa Rica

Phone number:  +506 2586 7000

• Lab Paez

Address: Gimnasio Nacional, 100 m este y 25 m norte del, San José, 10108, Costa Rica

Phone Number:  +506 4000 0667 ext. 6004