San Jose Evening Tour with Dinner in Escazú
San Jose, Costa Rica
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Trip Type: Night Tours
Duration: 4 hours
Walk in the shoes of a typical ‘tico,’ or native Costa Rican, on this 4-hour evening tour of San Jose and dinner in Guachipelin. Meander through San Jose’s Central Market with an expert guide, and learn about the ingredients used to prepare local cuisine. Then stroll through historic neighborhoods to admire beautiful architecture, including the National Theater. Listen to tales of witch lore as you travel to Guachipelin, part of the City of Witches, before tucking into a gourmet 3-course meal, paired with wine, at a local restaurant.
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Walk in the shoes of a typical ‘tico,’ or native Costa Rican, on this 4-hour evening tour of San Jose and dinner in Guachipelin. Meander through San Jose’s Central Market with an expert guide, and learn about the ingredients used to prepare local cuisine. Then stroll through historic neighborhoods to admire beautiful architecture, including the National Theater. Listen to tales of witch lore as you travel to Guachipelin, part of the City of Witches, before tucking into a gourmet 3-course meal, paired with wine, at a local restaurant.
Meet your guide at San Jose’s Central Market, a lively labyrinth of more than 200 stalls that took root in 1882. Watch as people stream in and out of the covered market to purchase groceries and meet friends at restaurants, cafes and bars.
You’ll find wares of every kind here, including produce, herbal remedies, handicrafts and more. Your guide will take you to certain stalls to point out the herbs, roots and fruit commonly used in local cuisine, some of which may even be part of your dinner later on.
After the market, amble down Central Avenue, learning about city history along the way. In Culture Plaza, gaze at the Neoclassical façade of the National Theater. Opened in 1897, this ornate playhouse is always busy hosting performances from the National Symphony Orchestra and National Theater Company, among other acts.
For more impressive Costa Rican architecture, stroll through Morazán Park — built over swampland in the 19th century — for a look at the Metallic Building that houses two prominent schools. At Spain Park, gaze at the Yellow House, home of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and hear about its connection to Andrew Carnegie.
Wander through adjacent neighborhoods to find institutions such as the National Distillery and the Supreme Court of Elections. Go through the Paseo de las Damas into the lovely National Park and arrive at an artisan market, where you’ll spend some time before hopping aboard your private transport to Guachipelin.
The vibrant commercial hub is located in the city of Escazú, home to many well-heeled ticos and foreign ambassadors. During the short drive to Guachipelin, hear supernatural folklore about Escazú, which is nicknamed the City of Witches.
Spend the rest of the evening in Guachipelin at a popular restaurant that specializes in Costa Rican cuisine with a Mediterranean flair. Each of your three courses is carefully paired with wine. See Itinerary below for a sample menu.
Your tour concludes at the end of your sumptuous meal. Ask your guide for suggestions on where to head next in Guachipelin, or hail a taxi back to San Jose.
Meet your guide at San Jose’s Central Market, a lively labyrinth of more than 200 stalls that took root in 1882. Watch as people stream in and out of the covered market to purchase groceries and meet friends at restaurants, cafes and bars.
You’ll find wares of every kind here, including produce, herbal remedies, handicrafts and more. Your guide will take you to certain stalls to point out the herbs, roots and fruit commonly used in local cuisine, some of which may even be part of your dinner later on.
After the market, amble down Central Avenue, learning about city history along the way. In Culture Plaza, gaze at the Neoclassical façade of the National Theater. Opened in 1897, this ornate playhouse is always busy hosting performances from the National Symphony Orchestra and National Theater Company, among other acts.
For more impressive Costa Rican architecture, stroll through Morazán Park — built over swampland in the 19th century — for a look at the Metallic Building that houses two prominent schools. At Spain Park, gaze at the Yellow House, home of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and hear about its connection to Andrew Carnegie.
Wander through adjacent neighborhoods to find institutions such as the National Distillery and the Supreme Court of Elections. Go through the Paseo de las Damas into the lovely National Park and arrive at an artisan market, where you’ll spend some time before hopping aboard your private transport to Guachipelin.
The vibrant commercial hub is located in the city of Escazú, home to many well-heeled ticos and foreign ambassadors. During the short drive to Guachipelin, hear supernatural folklore about Escazú, which is nicknamed the City of Witches.
Spend the rest of the evening in Guachipelin at a popular restaurant that specializes in Costa Rican cuisine with a Mediterranean flair. Each of your three courses is carefully paired with wine. See Itinerary below for a sample menu.
Your tour concludes at the end of your sumptuous meal. Ask your guide for suggestions on where to head next in Guachipelin, or hail a taxi back to San Jose.
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