This cosmopolitan and modern city is the capital of Costa Rica.

Located in the center of the country, sprawling across the Central Valley, with a lightly undulating ground, this special city lies at a mean elevation of 1170 meters above sea level and is surrounded by mountain peaks, streams and rich land.

The city's current population is one million. The pleasant weather, with an average temperature that ranges between nineteen and twenty two degrees Celsius, makes the city very inviting. Hence, a large number of tourists visit it yearly.

Not only is San Jose de Costa Rica the country's capital city, but also the main businesses and offices related to domestic trade, political or economic issues are located here.

Therefore, it could be said that this city is historical and natural as well as modern and busy.