On one hand, Avenida Central is lined up with posh flagship stores and foreign brand sold at foreign prices—Levis, Desigual, Aldo, etc. but on the other hand, hawkers sell socks, underwear, calendars and religious items in the middle of the pedestrian traffic.
Posts tagged Costa Rica
Costa Rica is often sold as a tropical paradise of beaches, wildlife and pura vida. I found all of that—but also crowded buses, endless rain, unexpected cultural quirks and plenty of moments that didn’t make it into the brochures. These stories explore Costa Rica beyond the postcard version, one observation at a time.
San José – El Mercado Central
I really shouldn’t have stepped into the Mercado Central right after breakfast. No because I was grossed out by all the meat on display but because the food looked delicious, and I was full!
Alone in Costa Rica – Exploring San José
I explored the barrio chino, Costa Rica’s tiny Chinatown, and the many plazas and parques— Parque Morazán by my hostel (with a lot of hippies juggling fire torches), Plaza de la Democracia (with office people eating ice cream) and Plaza de la Cultura (with kids chasing pigeons).
Going Solo… and Landing in San José, Costa Rica
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