which are the best neighborhoods in San Jose?

Member since 27 June 2016

SonofBarakaMember24 March 2021 13:47:07

My wife and I are considering renting an apartment or B & B for 3 months - July thru September. Naturally, safety is at the top of list, but we are looking for accessible and moderately priced shopping and near a park, if within walking distance. Any ideas?
We are both vaccinated against COVID-19, by the way.

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ndbonnet New member

Member since 25 January 2021

ndbonnetNew member30 March 2021 15:07:53

Hi,

My husband and I bought a condo in Escazú three years ago and we love the area. It is safe and convenient to everything we need.

Nancy

kike_369 Member

Member since 03 March 2021

kike_369Member05 April 2021 15:18:44

Barrio escalante is nice área, is near san José

kamariowilliams1 New member

Member since 05 April 2021

kamariowilliams1New member05 April 2021 20:26:24

My wife and I are moving to Costa Rica too. She doesn't really want to be in the San Jose area but we have AirBnb'd in Alujela twice. It seemed like a nice area too. Am I correct in assuming this?

kohlerias ViP

Member since 05 September 2013

kohleriasViP05 April 2021 21:24:18

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Always a lot of heavy traffic around the downtown area.

samramon ViP

Member since 11 January 2011

samramonViP16 April 2021 23:27:52

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Alajuela is kind of a mini-San Jose. Not ideal imho.
You might try the other side of San Jose' out towards Zapote. You'd have to take a taxi to places (or bus) but it used to be safe and quieter out that way. I really don't know how it is because I haven't been there in years. But it's worth checking out. Used to be some very quiet neighborhoods around that area.

samramon ViP

Member since 11 January 2011

samramonViP16 April 2021 23:28:46

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Or try the Heredia area... but it gets pretty cold up there... at least to me. If you're from a snow state then you probably wouldn't find it "cold", just chilly. I consider anything under 68 cold, LOL.