On a clear day, people in Costa Rica’s capital of San José used to enjoy the view of the dormant, 11,260-ft. volcano Irazú, 16 miles to the northeast. But dormant volcanoes, like “unloaded” guns, can ...

Our capital, San José, came under scrutiny today after the U.S. president placed it on a list of cities described as having some of the worst crime rates. The remarks were made while announcing ...

San José is the capital and most populous city of Costa Rica, but it tends to be treated as little more than a way station where travelers arrive and pick up rental cars before heading to the beach or ...

The Costa Rican capital San José placed among the top 10 safest cities in Latin America writes La Foto Salió Movida [es] and writes that the challenge is to continue improving safety and remove the ...

Costa Rica’s capital city San Jose (also affectionately known as “Chepe” by local residents) is celebrating its 281st anniversary this Sunday and throughout March, with a number of events and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the world’s best hotels, restaurants and wine. This article is more than 6 years old. San José's National Theater is one ...

Photo via JosephC5 / Wikimedia Commons. The Art City Tour is back with “Vacations in Chepe”: the perfect opportunity to enjoy art and urban culture through various artistic manifestations, which will ...