San José Trip Overview
Learn about local life in San Jose through its architecture, history and food. This 3-hour walking tour shows you the typical lifestyle of the capital as you stroll through the streets with a knowledgeable local guide. Get to know the city through its grand markets and coffee history, ending at Mercado Central (Central Market) where you’ll sip Costa Rican coffee and sample some tasty food. Numbers are limited to 12 people, ensuring an intimate experience with a small group.
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: San José, Costa Rica
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting San José, San José, Costa Rica
Learn about local life in San Jose through its architecture, history and food. This 3-hour walking tour shows you the typical lifestyle of the capital as you stroll through the streets with a knowledgeable local guide. Get to know the city through its grand markets and coffee history, ending at Mercado Central (Central Market) where you’ll sip Costa Rican coffee and sample some tasty food. Numbers are limited to 12 people, ensuring an intimate experience with a small group.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Mercado Borbón, C. 8, Paso De La Vaca, San José, Costa Rica
Your San Jose food tour starts with a morning pick-me-up cup of coffee in a café located in the Borbons market where you’ll get to know your guide and relax into your surroundings. From here, we’ll take a stroll through the vibrant market, tasting local fresh fruits while learning about the agricultural history of the area.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Central Market (Mercado Central), Entre Calle 8 Y Avenida 1 Entrada Noroeste Mercado Central,, San Jose Costa Rica
Your San Jose market tour continues along local roads towards the Central Market. Seeing the diverse sites of these markets will help you get to know the country and its rich history and on this tour, you’ll be another sense – taste – to get more in tune with San Jose.
Duration: 30 minutes