San José is the lively, modern capital of Costa Rica , and although many bland malls and chain restaurants now cover the city, the city still celebrates its rich and diverse history, with some beautiful examples of restored colonial buildings, colourful street markets, impromptu Latin dance performances and some well maintained and interesting museums. Downtown San Jose is an interesting mix of colonial, precolonial and modern buildings Like many South American countries Costa Rica has suffered from unstable political base over the years, which has led to violence and upheaval
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San Jose travel guide
