Guided walking tour of San José Guided Historical Tour in San José (French, English, Portuguese or Spanish)
ID: GYG836871-1326404
Category:
Country: Costa Rica
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Discover the hidden history on the streets of Costa Rica's capital, learning about the identity of the ticos, our culture and the authenticity of "Pura vida".
Known for its natural wealth, national parks, absence of the army and coffee production, Costa Rica has forged a unique position and reputation in the world.
On this tour, we'll walk the streets of the capital's historic side, visiting parks, monuments and buildings, and revisiting the country's history, culture and current affairs. The goal of this tour is that at the end of the journey, you'll have a better understanding of Costa Rica and how we became such a unique country, while at the same time having a pura vida experience exploring the capital.
Parks to visit: Parc Espagne, Parc Morazan, Place de la culture, Place des garanties sociales, Place des arts, Place de la démocratie et de l'abolition de l'armée, and the National Park.
Along the way, we'll take the opportunity to appreciate several places of tourist interest; the National Center of Culture (former liquor factory), the Metal School, the Maroy Building, the Variety Theatre, the National Theatre, the Grand Hotel de Costa Rica, Central Avenue, the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, the Women's College, the Handicrafts Market, the Chinese Quarter, the National Museum, the Jade Museum, the Legislative Assembly, the National Monument, among others...
Although tourism in Costa Rica is more focused on nature, national parks and the beach, well guided, the capital can be an unforgettable destination, rich in scenery and culture. There's no better place to learn about Costa Rican culture and history than in the streets of San Jose.
Highlights
- Discover the "Pura Vida" culture
- Visit the places where Costa Rica's history was forged
- Explore San Jose with a local English-speaking guide
- Learn about the most important events and figures in our history
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The trip takes about 2.5 hours and is easy to walk, so anyone can do it.
In the middle, we'll take a break that includes refreshments made from local fruit in a small picerie.
The recommendations are to stay well hydrated and be careful with valuables. For the rainy season, it's best to be prepared for rain, especially in the afternoon.
We start the tour at the "Parque España", opposite the entrance to the CENAC (Centre National de la Culture). The guide will be wearing a voice amplifier, a tiara and a badge.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
