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While touring a country on your own can be an adventure for many, for others it can be a complete hassle. This is why using a tour company is ideal for a stress free vacation. San Jose is not only the capital of Costa Rica, but it is also one of the best places to stay at while touring the country. There are plenty of hotels, resorts, theaters, museums and restaurants found in this cosmopolitan metropolis, making it the perfect place to live in while exploring Costa Rica.

With a majority of tour companies based in San Jose, this city is also the best location from where you can make your travel plans. Many tour operators offer single day trips from San Jose to a number of nearby locations, allowing tourists to spend an entire day outside the city, only to return by nightfall to their warm comfortable hotel rooms. Most tour companies in San Jose can be found in the downtown area of the city, with many agencies having branch/office in or around the Juan Santamaria International Airport.

There are also a plethora of travel agencies in San Jose, as most tourists begin their journey of Costa Rica from here. Home the Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose acts as the main entrance and exit for most international travelers. While many travel agencies are located in downtown San Jose, a lot of them can also be found at the airport as well. Some popular travel agencies are Costa Rican Vacations, Jungle Tom Safaris and Tranquilo Backpackers.

If you are planning on settling down in San Jose, it is best to contact a property realtor as they can often get you a good deal on accommodations. There are plenty of property realtors in San Jose to choose from. Most of them are located in the downtown area of San Jose, which is the city’s main business district. Apartments, condos, homes and timeshares are all available for purchase or rent in Costa Rica, and hiring the right property realtor can get you your money’s worth.

There are more than 20 non-profit organizations based in San Jose. Most of these organizations have their headquarters based in San Jose, while they work on various projects all across Costa Rica. From protecting the rainforests to safeguarding the wealth of flora and fauna to community building groups, these non-profit organizations work for a wide variety of causes. Some of the popular non-profit organizations are; APREFLORAS or the Association for Protection of Wildlife, ASCONA or the Caribbean Conservation Corps, Earth Council and the Organization for Tropical Studies.