Feria Verde de Aranjuez

Tip

Saturdays only, about 7:00–12:30. Come early for the best stalls and have breakfast there.

Be careful

Carry small bills in colones; keep an eye on bags and phones in busy areas.

Places nearby

• Spirogyra Butterfly GardenParks & WildlifeSmall, shaded butterfly garden inside the city, with native species flying free in a netted forest garden, a pupae display, and a trail along the river corridor.
• CafeotecaFood & CoffeeSpecialty-coffee house in Barrio Escalante that serves Costa Rican beans from eight growing regions by the cup and by the bag, with a daytime menu of brunch plates, salads and pastries.
• La CriollitaFood & CoffeeLong-running Costa Rican restaurant in central San José serving generous plates of meat, chicken or fish with rice, beans and salad, Tico-style ceviche, chicken soup and daily specials, with a covered patio.
• Foodie Tours Costa RicaFood & CoffeeSmall-group food walks in San José: a contemporary Costa Rican tasting route and a farm-to-table tour through Barrio Escalante, a city culture and coffee-workshop walk, and a day trip to a farm in Sarapiquí.
• Museo del Jade y de la Cultura PrecolombinaTours & AdventureMuseum of the Instituto Nacional de Seguros with one of the largest jade collections in the Americas, plus ceramics, gold and stone sculpture in five themed permanent rooms and two rooms for temporary shows.
• San José Free Walking TourTours & AdventureGuided walk through central San José covering the main squares, the National Theater area and the historic centre, advertised as a free tour, with morning and afternoon departures and a Spanish-language tour.