Jeff and I flew into San Jose (the capital of Costa Rica) on Friday at about 9am. We were immediately impressed. Costa Rica’s airport was so nice! (at least in comparison to the other 2 Central American airports we have seen).
We caught a taxi to our hotel, Hotel Santo Tomas, which was located about a ten minute walk from San Jose’s “downtown,” and about a 20 minute drive from the airport.
The hotel certainly wasn’t beautiful, but we liked it fine, especially since they managed to fit a pool, hot tub, and water slide on the grounds of their inner city hotel:
Of course we used this!
After checking in to our hotel we decided to explore. San Jose was an OK city, much more like NYC or DC than any of the other cities we have seen while in Central America, but nothing great. There were a lot of restaurants, shops, and people. Very loud and very noisy. After walking around for a bit we stopped and got lunch at a very yummy Chinese restaurant called Tin Jo.
Jeff and I at lunch
After lunch there was some more exploring (just a couple parks),
Their Central Park
and then a little bit of shopping (Jeff bought me 2 pairs of sandals!). After that we spent some time in the hot tub and then we headed to dinner at an Italian restaurant called La Piazzetta. It came recommended by our guide book and was pretty good. We split an order of fried mozzarella and a Caesar salad and then for the main course Jeff got steak and I got ravioli.
Jeff's delish steak
And of course we got some wine.
Unfortunately for me, nowhere in Central America has Reisling! but Jeff enjoyed his red wine
Early the next day we caught a shuttle headed to Manuel Antonion (yay!).
One night in San Jose was definitely enough.
November 5, 2009 at 4:49 pm |
looks like fun! love montes alpha – great wine! good choice jeff!!
November 5, 2009 at 5:40 pm |
You all look great – hope the rest of your time is lots of fun!!! Enjoy!!
Love you!! K & D
November 5, 2009 at 8:19 pm |
That wine was fantastic but I was a bit worried when I ordered it. It was only a half bottle but the only price i could find on the menu was 75 bucks! Luckily that was the price of something else entirely and my wine was about 15 dollars. Whew.
November 5, 2009 at 8:50 pm |
Hi! Thanks again for the pictures and comments. You certainly have had an interesting trip. Can’t wait to hear more after you get home!! Have a smooth, relaxing ride back.
Love, G.Mom & G.Dad
November 5, 2009 at 9:20 pm |
Your pictures and travel tales are fantastic! I am looking forward to seeing you in person and hearing more details. Have a great flight tomorrow and see you this weekend!
Love,
Mom, Pat & Fallon