Activities

San Jose has a large selection of year-round cultural events, commendable museums and theaters as well as a small, but attractive entertainment scene.

Both the National Theater and the Melico Salazar present year-round concerts, ballets, and operas. Many small theaters in downtown San Jose also feature amusing plays, portraying the idiosyncrasies of the Costa Rican culture. However, command of the Spanish language is a must.

San Jose's "must see" museums are the National Museum, housed in the imposing Bellavista fortress (1887), showcasing a comprehensive natural and cultural history of Costa Rica. Westwards, heading towards the National Theater, is the underground Gold Museum displaying an impressive collection of Pre-Columbian gold. Hidden on the 11th floor of the National Insurance Building is the Jade Museum exhibiting amazingly crafted jade pieces as well as describing the intricate story of Costa Rica's pre-Columbian civilizations.

While small, the San Jose nightlife and entertainment scene offers a little bit of everything, catering to everyone's needs.

Soccer, as in all Latin American countries, runs through the blood of the people. If you happen to be here for soccer match, whether it's the first division teams or the national team, you are assured to have an exciting evening, full of cheers and lots of  beers.