If you wish to escape the turmoil of downtown San José, a good place to go is the hills west of San Jose into the neighborhoods of Escazu and Santa Ana. These areas are very popular with foreign expatriates and their families, and have a huge number of stores, services, facilities as well as some of the best restaurants in the country. With their dry climate, superior highway access and close proximity to the Juan Santamaria International Airport, these areas are among the fastest growing suburbs of San Jose.

Roughly, 15 minutes from the center of the city, Escazu is a trendy and expensive community with a relaxed atmosphere and with all the modern conveniences. Nestled west of Escazu in the valley, Santa Ana is near the modern CIMA Hospital and Medical Tower, and is also close by to a number of luxury hotels such as the Intercontinental and the Marriott Courtyard. Costa Rica’s largest mall, the MultiPlaza is within close proximity, as is Price Smart and the modern office complexes of Plaza Roble and the Forum.

Suburb Profiles

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