San José, Costa Rica - Things To Do, Cost of Living and ...
The Shining Jewel . By Lou Kritz. In the center of the Central Valley of Costa Rica, and thus the country, lies a gem that most Norte Americanos miss as they rush around the country to see the beaches, rain forests, hot springs at the volcanos, and small cities scattered just about everywhere. That gem is San José, the capital and largest city in the nation.