The GAM– La Gran Area Metropolitana– is the acronym for the greater metro area of San Jose. It extends as far west as Atenas and north to the volcanic mountain ranges of Cartago and Heredia provinces.

The Costa Rican Police Force conducted a major operation in Barrio Escalante, San José, at a business advertising itself ... which operated across multiple parts of Costa Rica’s capital. Zúñiga ...

San José, Costa Rica's vibrant capital, serves as a central base for exploration and features a large international airport. You'll likely want to stop here before heading off to the country's ...

This Central American gem is abounding in rugged terrain and rainforests. It’s the ultimate postcard destination with ...

TravelWell in Costa Rica with our epic guide! In episode one, we kick off our 15-day Costa Rican adventure in San José with a city tour scouting out local markets and historic spots. Then we join our ...

While there are so many amazing things to see and do in Costa Rica, there are definitely a few stand out experiences that ...

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U.S. retirees may pay a monthly tax to the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS), even if they do not work. The tax ranges ...

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