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Enjoying Downtown San José’s International Restaurants
by Michael Miller (August, 2016) Enjoying Downtown San José‘s International Restaurants We are often asked why we enjoy living in...


The "Cartago Express" Brings Weary Pilgrims Back to San José
by Michael Miller (August, 2016) The "Cartago Express" Brings Weary Pilgrims Back to San José August 2nd is the official day when...


Galería Namu, One of the Great Treasures of Downtown San José
by Michael Miller (April, 2016) Galería Namu, One of the Great Treasures of Downtown San José “I opened this gallery in 1998 because I...


Semana Santa (Holy Week) Turns San Jose into a Ghost Town
by Michael Miller (March, 2016) Semana Santa (Holy Week) Turns San José into a Ghost Town. International visitors to Costa Rica are...


Finding a Good Cup of Coffee in Downtown San José
by Michael Miller (January, 2016) Finding a Good Cup of Coffee in Downtown San José Costa Rica is known for producing some of the world’s...


Christmas Eve Derailment in Downtown San José
by Michael Miller (December 24, 2015) Christmas Eve Derailment in Downtown San José A Costa Rican passenger train derailed early...


Costa Rica's Woodstock for Food Lovers
by Michael Miller (December, 2015) Downtown San José‘s exciting restaurant row, known as Paseo Gastronomico La Luz, held it’s 2nd...


Yes, There are Chinese in Chinatown
by Michael Miller (November, 2015) Yes, There are Chinese in Chinatown If you have any Costa Rican friends who live in San José, and you...


The Cultural Center and Eugene O'Neill Theater are Treasures of Costa Rica
by Michael Miller (August, 2015) The Cultural Center and Eugene O’Neill Theater are Treasures of Costa Rica. If you are a North American...


Costa Rica's "Bomberos" Celebrate their 150th Birthday
by Michael Miller (July, 2015) Costa Rica’s “Bomberos” Celebrate their 150th Birthday. There is always something happening in the Plaza...


Art Museum Brings Giant Shoes to Downtown San José
by Michael Miller (July, 2015) Art Museum brings giant shoes to Downtown San José . There are shoes in the Plaza! Not just any shoes....


Fabulous Review by Travel Writer Lauren Salisbury
California girl, and renowned travel writer, Lauren Salisbury, has published a fabulous review of The Real San José on her website....


Closings in Barrio Amon and Barrio Otoya
by Michael Miller (June, 2015) Closings in Barrio Amon and Barrio Otoya. In the past few months, a surprising number of establishments...


Farmer's Market of San Jose Displays the Abundance of Costa Rica
by Michael Miller (May, 2015) Farmer’s Market of San José Displays the Abundance of Costa Rica Every Saturday, starting about 7 in the...


Paseo Gastronomico La Luz; Downtown's Restaurant Row
by Michael Miller (February, 2015) Paseo Gastronomico La Luz; Downtown’s Restaurant Row. In the last few years, the city of San José has...


Bilingual Job Fair Attracts Thousands
by Michael Miller (February, 2015) Bilingual Job Fair attracts thousands. This past weekend, (February 20 – 22, 2015) thousands of Costa...


Talentum, A Fun Place for Lunch
by Michael Miller (February, 2015) Talentum, a fun place for lunch. There is a fun new place to have lunch in Downtown San José. It is...


La Carpio May be Costa Rica's Worst Ghetto
by Michael Miller (January, 2015) La Carpio may be Costa Rica’s Worst Ghetto. Very few North American expats living in Costa Rica, and...


Hotel Don Carlos, A Center of Costa Rican Art
by Michael Miller (January, 2015) Hotel Don Carlos, A Center of Costa Rican Art. If you are fortunate enough to spend some time in...


In Costa Rica, "MAC" Means Art
by Michael Miller (January, 2015) In Costa Rica, “MAC” Means Art. It is surprising how many expats don’t realize that Costa Rica has an...
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