Jardín de Lolita, nestled in the heart of Barrio Escalante in San José, offers a unique dining experience that combines the charm of a multi-level beer garden with the variety of a food court. This vibrant outdoor venue features multiple restaurants, allowing patrons to order from a diverse selection of cuisines, including pizza, local dishes, premium meats, sushi, and ice cream. The restaurants provide guests with a device that signals when their food is ready for pickup, ensuring a seamless and efficient dining experience. With its relaxed atmosphere and eclectic food options, Jardín de Lolita is the perfect spot to spend a laid-back evening enjoying great food and drinks.
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The Costa Rican colón (CRC) has been the official currency of Costa Rica since 1896, when it replaced the peso at a one-to-one exchange ratio. Named after Christopher Columbus, known as Cristóbal Colón in Spanish, the currency’s symbol is ₡. The colón is divided into 100 centimos, and its plural form is colones. The banknotes show the animals of the country and on the ten thousand colones bill you can find the iconic sloth.
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The Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), located near Alajuela, serves as Costa Ricas primary international gateway. Originally named Aeropuerto Internacional el Coco after its location, construction began in 1952 and the airport was officially inaugurated in 1958. It replaced the previous airport in downtown San José, where Parque La Sabana is now situated. By the way: the former airport buildings now host the Museo de Arte Costarricarense, a museum well worth visiting.
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