Must-Try Local Cuisine
Authentic Costa Rica flavors you shouldn't miss in San Jose
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Dining Tips for San Jose
Local insights from travelers
Costa Rica is among the more "Americanized" parts of Latin America and you'll find a wide selection of fast food establishments in San José. Locals have a fondness for foreign rather than "typical" (Costa Rican) cuisine and particularly for American cuisine. Even most Costa Rican restaurants will serve pizza, pasta, burgers, and fries.
Drinks & Nightlife
Most of the bars/nightlife scene in the city is in Barrio La California, known as "La Cali" for short, and the city center.
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