• Los Presentes - The tour begins at the Monumento de los Presentes, where the city’s enduring culture amidst change is highlighted. This monument embodies the typical city inhabitants, who face the threat of disappearing due to modernization. These figures stand resolute and serious, symbolizing a quiet resistance to the sweeping changes, representing resilience and the preservation of identity.
• Central Market (Mercado Central) - The tour includes a visit to the Central Market, established in 1880, offering insights into the foundations of Costa Rican agriculture and daily life. This historic market is a lively center of local activity, showcasing the traditions and practices that have shaped Costa Rican cuisine for generations. Visitors will discover essential ingredients, meet local vendors, and learn about the agricultural practices that sustain the region, providing a perfect introduction to Costa Rica’s rich cultural tapestry.
• Metropolitan Church (Catedral Metropolitana) - The tour will visit the historic Cathedral of San José, dating back to 1788. This cathedral was part of a grand design involving the construction of five churches arranged to form a cross, symbolizing deep religious significance. Built in Romanesque style, the cathedral features beautiful architectural details and a serene atmosphere. Beneath its foundation lie catacombs, adding a layer of mystery and history. Visitors will learn about the church’s importance in Costa Rica’s religious and cultural development and the stories embedded within its walls.
• Mercado Borbón - The tour includes a visit to the Borbón Market, also known as the Market of the Carretas, where local families have sold fresh fruits and vegetables for over four generations. This bustling market is a cornerstone of the community, offering a glimpse into the daily lives of vendors who have passed down their knowledge and traditions. Visitors will be immersed in the vibrant colors, scents, and flavors of the market while learning about its rich history and its essential role in sustaining the city with fresh, local produce. This market serves as both a cultural and agricultural hub, connecting the people of the city with the region’s bountiful harvests.
• Correos de Costa Rica - This stop provides insight into why finding an address here can be challenging.
• Teatro Nacional Costa Rica - The tour includes a visit to the entrance hall of Costa Rica’s National Theater. Located in the heart of San Jose, the National Theatre (Teatro Nacional) is one of the capital city’s most popular tourist attractions. The ornate Neo-Classical theatre is considered the finest historic building in San Jose, known for its exquisite interior decorated with lavish furnishings and beautiful murals.
• Parque Espana - The walking tour also includes a visit to Spain Park, where visitors can enjoy the beauty of nature.
• Templo de la Música - Initially called La Laguna Plaza in 1887, this site was erected over a small lake where 19th-century San José inhabitants obtained mud for making adobe houses. The lake, known as the Villanueva well, was known since at least 1790. In 1808, Spanish governor Tomás de Acosta urged authorities to dry out the place. Around it, a neighborhood called La Laguna formed. Between 1853 and 1856, President Juan Rafael Mora Porras ordered the construction of the National Liquor Factory in the neighborhood, consolidating the housing presence in the area.
• Mr. Sloth Coffee Shop - The tour includes a visit to Mr. Sloth Coffee Shop, where visitors will enjoy a home-cooked meal featuring tamales made from ancient colonial recipes, lovingly prepared by a local family. Unique dishes such as banana ceviche, Guanacastecan ceviche, or pejibaye ceviche—authentic pre-Hispanic foods—are also available. The experience continues with a hands-on cooking class, where visitors will learn to make artisanal chocolate empanadas while enjoying specialty coffee brewed in traditional vandolas.

• Enjoy local ice cream at the Central Market from a shop over 100 years old.
• Savor Costa Rican-style tamales, wrapped in banana leaves, crafted by local families.
• Indulge in traditional Caldosa corn chips, Green banana or pejibaye.
• Try fresh, seasonal fruits at the Borbón Market.
• Learn to prepare Café Chorreado with award-winning bandola coffee, and Agua de Sapo infused.
• Plantain empanadas classes with artisanal chocolate are a delicious and unique treat.

• Transportation: if you need to quote transportation service, write to us.
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Gratuities

Unmask the beauty and culture of contemporary Costa Rican life on this San Jose walking tour. You’ll get up close and personal, through local food, history, culture even the herbal remedies of folk medicine. Enjoy exotic, fruits, in the Borbon Market. We’ll take a stroll through the vibrant Central Market, tasting local ice cream,this ice cream shop is over 100 years old. Seeing diverse sites the Cathedral, National Theater, the beautiful Morazan parks will help you get to know the country and its rich history and from this experience, you’ll have another sense taste to get more in tune with San Jose. For the end visit Mr. Sloth Coffee Shop where you will find gourmet coffees and chocolates produced by women, in this special place tasting and learn to prepare Cafe Chorreado, enjoy a local caldosa, tamal cooked by local families and wrapped in a banana leaf, learn how to make plantain empanadas with cheese, try our famous Agua de Sapo make with sugar cañe and lemon.

• Safety Tips, San Jose is a big city like any other, it is a preventive measure to dont wear flashy jewelry.
• Dont eat before the tour.
• The groups are 12 people with a guide.
• We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.