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Neighborhood
Barrio Amón
A historic district founded in 1892, with old homes such as the Castillo del Moro (Moor Castle).Entry: Free to visitFood
Barrio Escalante
An eastern San José district of cafés, galleries, restaurants and craft beer bars.Entry: Pay as you goMarket
Central Market
San José's old market, a maze of produce stalls, small shops and counters serving traditional meals.Entry: Pay as you go. Closed SundaysMuseum
Jade Museum
A museum opened in 2014 holding the largest collection of pre-Columbian jade in the Americas.Entry: Pay at the door, [fee]Search tickets and tours on TiqetsNature
La Sabana Metropolitan Park
The large metropolitan park on the west side of the city, on land donated by Father Chapui in 1783.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on TiqetsChurch
Metropolitan Cathedral
San José's main cathedral on Central Street, remodeled after earthquakes damaged the earlier church.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on TiqetsMuseum
National Museum of Costa Rica
The national museum of pre-Columbian and Costa Rican history, entered from the Plaza de la Democracia.Entry: Pay at the door, [fee]. Closed MondaysSearch tickets and tours on TiqetsMuseum
National Theater
The landmark theater built between 1890 and 1897, still the stage for concerts and plays.Entry: Guided tours, [fee]Search tickets and tours on TiqetsMuseum