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San José Real Estate | San Jose is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica, and the capital of the province of the same name. Find it in the center of the country  in the midwest of the Central Valley. As the capital, it is also the seat of the national government and therefore the prime focus for political and economic happenings.  Additionally, San Jose is the major transportation hub of Costa Rica. Together with several other cantons of the central valley including Alajuela, Heredia and Cartago it forms the Greater Metropolitan Area of the country, (referred to as GAM). 

Quality of Life 

San Jose was founded in 1736 and has been the capital of Costa RIca three times. Every day, it is estimated that over a million people pass through the city, which is notable for its high quality of life among Latin American cities. It enjoys a notable level of globalization, environmental performance, public service and famous institutions. According to studies on Latin America in 2013, San José is one of the safest cities in the region. Among other attractions, it is home to the Museo Nacional de Costa Rica, the National Theatre of Costa Rica, and La Sabana Metropolitan Park. 

San Jose Weather 

Because it is located in Costa Rica’s Central Valley,  San José is pretty mountainous. Enjoy the higher altitudes resulting in lower temperatures. Positioned in the central region of the country allows for cool coastal breezes. We recommend you keep a light jacket with you when visiting the area. Additonally, having an umbrella at all times during rainy season is key. Many people considering San Jose real estate are drawn to cooler climate that the Central Valley is known for.

Things To Do In San Jose Costa Rica

There are many things you can do in San Jose,Costa Rica. It is home to several popular museums, national parks, the National Theater just for starters. You could arrange a tour or decide to go it on your own. Of all the noteworthy places to check out, a top ten list could include the following: Teatro Nacional Costa Rica(National Theater), the Pre-Colombian Gold Museum, Jade Museum, Museo Nacional de Costa Rica (National Museum of Costa Rica), Central Market, Costa Rica’s Craft Brewing Co., Museo de Arte Costarricense, Museo de Los Niños, Parque La Sabana and the Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo. 

Living In Escazu

Many expats have chosen the city of Escazu to make their home in Costa Rica. In fact, it is considered to be the best place to live in San Jose. Located just outside the capital city of San José, Escazu is one of the most affluent places in the entire country. You can find every modern amenity and store that you are used to finding in the United States. It’s an ideal choice if you are looking for a retirement or investment property in Costa Rica. You will also find a more luxurious lifestyle in Escazu than in other cities. We pick Escazu as the top choice for expats who prefer city living. Finally, it has great medical services, hospitals and is close to the international airport Juan Santamaria. 

There are many properties to consider outside of Escazuy as well, if you are interested in San Jose real estate. Arrange a virtual tour today with a RE/MAX agent. We are ready to assist you every step of the way.


San José es la capital y la ciudad más grande de Costa Rica, con el mismo nombre. La puedes encontrar en el centro del país hacia el oeste del Valle Central. Como capital, es la sede del Gobierno Nacional y por lo tanto es el foco central de los acontecimientos económicos y políticos. Adicionalmente, San José es el centro de transportes del pasen conjunto con los catones de Alajuela, Heredia, Cartago que forman la gran Área metropolitana, conocida como la GAM.


Calidad de Vida


San José fue fundada en 1736 y ha sido la capital de Costa Rica tres veces. Cada día se estima que más de un millón de personas pasan a través de esta ciudad, la cuya es muy notable por su alta calidad de vida en comparación a otras ciudades latinoamericanas. Goza de un notable nivel de globalización, desempeño ambiental, servicio público e instituciones famosas. De acuerdo con estudios realizados en Latino América 2013, San José es una de las edades más seguras del regio. Entre otras atracciones, alberga el Museo Nacional de Costa Rica, el Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica, y el Parque Metropolitano La Sabana.

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El Clima de San José


Como está ubicado en el valle central de Costa Rica, San José es bastante montañoso. Disfrute delas altitudes más altas que resultan tener las temperaturas más bajas. Posicionando esta región central que le permite sentir brescas brisas. Nosotros le recomendamos llevar una chaqueta cuando usted visite esta área. Además una clave es llevar todo el tiempo, una sombrilla durante la época lluviosa.


Cosas por hacer en San José


Existen muchas cosas por hacer en San José de Costa Rica. Es el hogar de muchos populares museos, parques nacionales y del Teatro Nacional solamente para empezar. Usted podría reservar un tour o decidir recorrerlo usted mismo. De la lista de los lugares más notables los primeros diez podrían incluir: Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica, el Museo de Oro Pre Colombino, Museo de Jade, Muse Nacional de Costa Rica, Mercado Central, Museo de Arte Costarricense, Museo de los Niños, Parque de la Sabana y el Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo.


Vivir en Escazú

Muchos extranjeros han escogido vivir en Escazú y hacer su hogar en este lugar de Costa Rica. De hecho, es considerado a ser el mejor lugar para vivir de San José. Localizado a las afueras de la capital, Escazú es uno de los lugares más influyentes del todo el país. Aquí usted podrá encontrar tiendas y comodidades modernas de las que está acostumbrado en los Estados Unidos. Es un lugar opción ideal si está buscando una propiedad de inversión para retirarse en Costa Rica. También encontrara más lujoso estilo de vida en Escazú que en otras ciudades.

Nosotros escogemos Escazú como opción tope para extranjeros que prefieran vivir en la ciudad. Finalmente, tiene grandiosas opciones médicas y hospitales muy cera del aeropuerto Juan Santa María.

Properties listed in San Jose

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CORNER HOUSE CONDO SABANILLA

$ 220,000
CORNER HOUSE CONDO SABANILLA, Curridabat, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
CORNER HOUSE CONDO SABANILLA, Curridabat, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
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ALTAMONTE HOUSE

$ 550,000
ALTAMONTE HOUSE, Curridabat, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
ALTAMONTE HOUSE, Curridabat, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
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San Nicolas de Bari, the apartment that brin...

$ 195,000
San Nicolas de Bari, the apartment that brings you in contact with nature, Santa Ana, San ...
San Nicolas de Bari, the apartment that brings you in contact with nature, Santa Ana, San José, Costa Rica Real Est ...
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For Sale property with amazing view and conv...

$ 250,000
For Sale property with amazing view and convenient location in Quebradas, Perez Zeledon, C ...
For Sale property with amazing view and convenient location in Quebradas, Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica., Pérez Zeledón ...
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2 bedroom apartment in Pinares de Curridabat

$ 900
2 bedroom apartment in Pinares de Curridabat, Curridabat, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
2 bedroom apartment in Pinares de Curridabat, Curridabat, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
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Linda Vista House in Rodeo de Ciudad Colón

$ 265,000
Linda Vista House in Rodeo de Ciudad Colón, Mora, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
Linda Vista House in Rodeo de Ciudad Colón, Mora, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
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Apartment, condominium,Santa Ana, San Jose

$ 124,619
Apartment, condominium,Santa Ana, San Jose, Santa Ana, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
Apartment, condominium,Santa Ana, San Jose, Santa Ana, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
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House,Escazu,San Jose

$ 782,000
House,Escazu,San Jose, Escazu, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
House,Escazu,San Jose, Escazu, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
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House,San Rafael,Escazu,San Jose.

$ 755,424
House,San Rafael,Escazu,San Jose., Escazu, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
House,San Rafael,Escazu,San Jose., Escazu, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
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Flat lot ready to build in Vista Real Condom...

$ 168,000
Flat lot ready to build in Vista Real Condominium, Santa Ana, Santa Ana, San José, Costa R ...
Flat lot ready to build in Vista Real Condominium, Santa Ana, Santa Ana, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
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FURNISHED Apartment for rent

$ 1,200
FURNISHED Apartment for rent, Escazu, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
FURNISHED Apartment for rent, Escazu, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
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Condo Paradise 12 in Rohrmoser

$ 220,000
Condo Paradise 12 in Rohrmoser, Pavas, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
Condo Paradise 12 in Rohrmoser, Pavas, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
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Villa Maderos, a cosy house for sale

$ 185,000
Villa Maderos, a cosy house for sale, Mora, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
Villa Maderos, a cosy house for sale, Mora, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
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Lot to develop in Turrubares

$ 250,000
Lot to develop in Turrubares, Turrubares, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
Lot to develop in Turrubares, Turrubares, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
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Warm and welcoming home in scenic mountain t...

$ 475,000
Warm and welcoming home in scenic mountain town, Santa Elena., Pérez Zeledón, San José, Co ...
Warm and welcoming home in scenic mountain town, Santa Elena., Pérez Zeledón, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
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Commercial premises of 42m2 in San Rafael de...

$ 1,200
Commercial premises of 42m2 in San Rafael de Escazú, Escazu, San José, Costa Rica Real Est ...
Commercial premises of 42m2 in San Rafael de Escazú, Escazu, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
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House in residential with pool in Escazu

$ 455,000
House in residential with pool in Escazu, Escazu, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
House in residential with pool in Escazu, Escazu, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
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Casa Evergreen Oasis

$ 649,000
Casa Evergreen Oasis, Santa Ana, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
Casa Evergreen Oasis, Santa Ana, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
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FOR RENT COMMERCIAL/RETAIL SPACE Beautifully...

$ 1,000
FOR RENT COMMERCIAL/RETAIL SPACE Beautifully presented, vibrant location with exceptional ...
FOR RENT COMMERCIAL/RETAIL SPACE Beautifully presented, vibrant location with exceptional exposure., Montes de Oca, ...
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Casa Margarita, ready to move in and turn it...

$ 380,000
Casa Margarita, ready to move in and turn it into a home, Mora, San José, Costa Rica Real ...
Casa Margarita, ready to move in and turn it into a home, Mora, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
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House,Ipis,Goicoechea,San Jose

$ 85,000
House,Ipis,Goicoechea,San Jose, Goicoechea, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
House,Ipis,Goicoechea,San Jose, Goicoechea, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
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Apartment,condominium,Santa Ana,San Jose

$ 106,427
Apartment,condominium,Santa Ana,San Jose, Santa Ana, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
Apartment,condominium,Santa Ana,San Jose, Santa Ana, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
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House,condominium,Escazu,San Jose

$ 300,000
House,condominium,Escazu,San Jose, Escazu, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
House,condominium,Escazu,San Jose, Escazu, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
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House,San Jose,Goicoechea,

$ 280,000
House,San Jose,Goicoechea,, Goicoechea, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
House,San Jose,Goicoechea,, Goicoechea, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
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House,condominium,Montes de Oca,San José

$ 175,000
House,condominium,Montes de Oca,San José, Montes de Oca, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
House,condominium,Montes de Oca,San José, Montes de Oca, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
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Spacious house on three levels in a condomin...

$ 495,000
Spacious house on three levels in a condominium in Santa Ana, Santa Ana, San José, Costa R ...
Spacious house on three levels in a condominium in Santa Ana, Santa Ana, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
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House For Sale in Santa Elena, Perez Zeledon...

$ 180,000
House For Sale in Santa Elena, Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica, Pérez Zeledón, San José, Costa R ...
House For Sale in Santa Elena, Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica, Pérez Zeledón, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
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Spacious house with 3 bedrooms in Lomas de A...

$ 2,000
Spacious house with 3 bedrooms in Lomas de Ayarco Curridabat, Curridabat, San José, Costa ...
Spacious house with 3 bedrooms in Lomas de Ayarco Curridabat, Curridabat, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
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Remodeled house for office in Los Yoses for ...

$ 800,000
Remodeled house for office in Los Yoses for sale or rent., Montes de Oca, San José, Costa ...
Remodeled house for office in Los Yoses for sale or rent., Montes de Oca, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
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Luxury apartment with sunset view in La Saba...

$ 200,000
Luxury apartment with sunset view in La Sabana, San José, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
Luxury apartment with sunset view in La Sabana, San José, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
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Charming ACANTO apartment for sale. Kitchen ...

$ 220,000
Charming ACANTO apartment for sale. Kitchen appliances included., Santa Ana, San José, Cos ...
Charming ACANTO apartment for sale. Kitchen appliances included., Santa Ana, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
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Apartment with a view and the best location ...

$ 1,200
Apartment with a view and the best location in Torres del Paseo Colón, San José, San José, ...
Apartment with a view and the best location in Torres del Paseo Colón, San José, San José, Costa Rica Real Estate
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