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Heard of the major technology hub in California's Bay Area? Yes, San Jose it is. The largest city of California surrounded by rolling hills in Silicon Valley is definitely a place to enjoy and relax both at the same time. The downtown historic district of San Jose makes up Italianate style Odd fellows building to Spanish Colonial Revival structures since 1883. The downtown area is also home to the Tech Museum of Innovation, devoted to the exploration of science and technology. Within the Central Volcanic Conservation Area in the Cartago Province, of Costa Rica has an archaeological site located in Turrialba known as the Guayabo de Turrialba. It is protected within the Guayabo National Monument. Now imagine exploring this beautiful city at night. They say if you want to know the real city, the best time to explore is the night. So take up this tour and explore San Jose in the moonlight. Wine? Oh, we need to say more? Alright, well, there's also a ton of culture and history, a tasty local dinner, and the chance to experience San Jose's nightlife with a local, 'Best Night Ever".

Highlights

Experience San Jose by night with a local to guide the way Explore markets, significant city buildings, and local neighbourhoods Immerse yourself in the culture and history of the city Indulge in a tasty local menu filled with authentic local ingredients Sip expertly selected wine pairings as you dine

Itinerary

Explore San Jose by night, complete with local markets, cultural icons, and a tasty dinner with wine pairings that’s your evening sorted. Get up close and personal with the nightlife in San Jose, starting with the Central Market, which, in our opinion, is the only way to learn about the city’s food (aside from eating it, which we’ll get to). Stroll the market with your local guide and get to know the secrets and uses of the roots, herbs, and fruit common in local cuisines, including ingredients that will play a role in your authentic Costa Rican dinner later on. The locals say that you can get anything you need at the Central Market, even love potions for attracting a boyfriend or girlfriend wink. After the market, we’ll make our way down Central Avenue, enjoying a trip down San Jose’s memory lane, learning about the city’s history and anecdotes, as well as visiting one of the most architecturally beautiful buildings in San Jose, the National Theatre. From there, our appreciation for San Jose’s historical architecture continues, with a walk through Morazan Park to enjoy the Metallic Building, then on to Spain Park for a fantastic view of the Yellow House (now the Ministry of Foreign Affairs). Also in the neighbourhood are some buildings that will make you feel like you’ve gone back in time to the 1800s, including the National Distillery, Paseo de las Damas, Supreme Court of Elections, as well as the National Park. We’ll end up at the artisan market and pay a visit there before hopping on our private transportation bound for Guachipelin. On the way to this suburb of San Jose, you’ll get to witness the growth of the city due to its popularity with national and international companies. We’ll be spending the rest of the evening at a favourite local restaurant that specialises in Argentinian wine and gourmet food. Their menu is Mediterranean, but the ingredients are Costa Rican, and the wine pairings you’ll receive have been specifically selected for your meal (lucky you). Between your tasty three course meal, and wines that go down a treat, you’ll be ending the evening in fine fashion, feeling every bit the San Jose local. If you’d like to continue the evening in Guachipelin, your local guide will be happy to provide suggestions on where to head, but if not, they can assist you with getting a taxi back to San Jose.

Includes

Meals: Three glasses of wine, dinner All transports: Transportation from San Jose to the restaurant Local English speaking guide