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\"Escaz\u00fa,_Costa_Rica\"<\/p>\n

Situated in between looming volcanic mountain chains and green grassy foothills,\u00a0Escaz\u00fa is just 12 km from San Jos\u00e9 and just 5 km west of S\u00e1bana Park. In this town you will find the same amenities of the larger, busier city but with a more laid back feel. There are many shopping centers, Bed & Breakfast, Restaurants, Gyms and even golf at the exclusive Costa Rica Country Club.<\/p>\n

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Accommodations:<\/h3>\n

\"costa-verde-inn\"Hotel Costa Verde Inn:<\/h4>\n

Hotel Costa Verde Inn great place from where you can enjoy the amazing countryside and mountain views. It is situated about 8 kilometers west of San Jos\u00e9. This Inn is featured with nineteen rooms among which standard rooms are in the main building and have their own private entrances. At this Inn you will start your day with a delicious, wholesome breakfast on its garden terrace. In its main building, it has eight inn rooms either for two or three people and all are featured with telephone, cable TV, ceiling an floor fans, wireless internet, ceiling and floor fans. This Inn also has secure large private parking areas.<\/p>\n

Call:\u00a0(506) 2228-4080
\nhttps:\/\/www.costaverdeinn.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Suites Villas del Rio:<\/h4>\n

Situated in one of the most exclusive residential and business areas of Costa Rica, in San Rafael\u00a0Escaz\u00fa, Suites Villas del Rio is a family friendly hotel. It is set close to the airport, just within 3 min (5 km) of Multiplaza Mall Escazu,\u00a0La Salle Natural Science Museum and Costa Rica National Stadium. It is also just 4.8 km from Estadio Nacional. This hotel is featured with 24-hour health club and a bar\/lounge along with 2 outdoor pools. It provides free buffet breakfast and has free WiFi in public areas, free airport shuttle, free parking.<\/p>\n

Call: (506) 2208-2400 \/ 4002-2400
\nhttp:\/\/www.villasdelrio.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\"thealtahotel\"Hotel Alta Las Palomas:<\/h4>\n

This hotel is strategically situated on the old road between Escazu and Santa Ana, in the Central Valley of capital city San Jose. This romantic hotel is nestled within 5 km of world class Multiplaza Mall Escazu, Business Center Forum 1 and Momentum Lindora Shopping center.\u00a0Business Center Forum 2 is 3 mi (4.8 km) away. It is at 9km from Sabana Central Park and at 12km from SJO. This smoke-free hotel is featured with a restaurant, an outdoor pool and a bar\/lounge. Its 23 rooms and suites are equipped with\u00a0pillow-top beds and Egyptian cotton sheets, iPod docks, minibars, plus free WiFi and LCD TVs with cable channels. It also has an outdoor pool and a bar\/lounge. Additionally it also has\u00a0a coffee shop\/caf\u00e9, a spa tub, and a sauna are onsite.<\/p>\n

Call:\u00a0+506-2282-4160
\nhttp:\/\/www.thealtahotel.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Casa Cristal:<\/h4>\n

Situated in the exclusive Escazu neighborhood of San Jose, Casa Cristal boutique hotel provides intimate accommodation, an indoor pool and spa services. It also featured with WiFi service, a flat-screen TV and a safety-deposit box. The superior suites have balconies and the master suite has an oversize balcony and a hot tub. It features ‘Murano Restaurant and Bar’ that serves homemade meals.<\/p>\n

Call:\u00a0(506) 2289-2530\/(506) 6057-5558
\nhttp:\/\/www.casacristalcr.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Casa de Piedra:<\/h4>\n

Situated 700 m from\u00a0Escaz\u00fa main square and 5 km from San Jos\u00e9 town center, Casa de Piedra is featured with a shower, private bathroom including free toiletries, massages service, free WiFi throughout, a garden and a terrace. It also has a luggage storage. While staying at this casa, you can enjoy yoga lessons, Tai Chi, and also holistic activities.<\/p>\n

Call: 2288-0242
\nhttp:\/\/www.casadepiedraescazu.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Casa El Viajero:<\/h4>\n

This casa is set 8 km from San Jose and this holiday home is featured with free WiFi, private parking, a TV, a private bathroom, a kitchen with a microwave, fridge and all other necessary facilities and amenities.<\/p>\n

Call +506 8937 4731
\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Casa-El-Viajero-1540537572934250\/?ref=page_internal<\/a><\/p>\n

Restaurants:<\/h3>\n

La Divina Comida:<\/h4>\n

It is a modern restaurant on Avenida Escazu. At this restaurant you can enjoy a unique dining experience, delicious Peruvian food, great service and inviting environment. Its tapas and cocktails are served as entrees for lunch and dinner. You can enjoy your food sitting inside with air-conditioning or enjoy the chic street scenery on the cozy patio.<\/p>\n

Call: 506-2208-8899
\nhttp:\/\/www.ladivinacomidacr.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\"lacascadasteak\"La Cascada:<\/h4>\n

It is a seafood and steak restaurant. Established in 1965, this restaurant has been a classic favorite for many years. This casual restaurant serves good quality food. Its menu include some great entrees such as ceviche, variety of seafood cocktails and freshly made tortillas. For main course you can choose from a vast selection of delicious Tenderloins (comes with black beans, baked potatoes and sweet plantains, plus a choice of many other side dishes), chicken and fish dishes. You will find the meals quite costly but worthy enough for its quality and quantity.<\/p>\n

Call:\u00a0(506) 2228-0906
\nhttp:\/\/www.lacascadasteak.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0Le Monast\u00e8re:<\/span><\/h4>\n

This restaurant is set on a hillside overlooking the San Jos\u00e9 metropolitan area. In this restaurant you will enjoy\u00a0French and international cuisine. It serves a selection of appetizers including classic dishes such as Fried Camambert in Blackberry Sauce, Bougogne Snails in Garlic Butter. It also include International dishes such as Caesar’s Salad and French onion soup.<\/p>\n

Call:\u00a0(506) 2228.8515 \/ 2228.8516
\nwww.monastere-restaurant.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\"pescatore\"Pescatore:<\/h4>\n

This restaurants serves fusing peruvian and Mediterranean cuisine. At this restaurant, you will enjoy truly new and unique experience. Peruvian chef Regis Molina, Le Cordon Bleu graduate, is the owner of this restaurant, focuses on providing creatively prepared dishes. This restaurant has open kitchen with outdoor seating arrangements and large windows.<\/p>\n

Call: +506 2289 8010
\nhttp:\/\/www.pescatorecr.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Tintos y Blancos:<\/h4>\n

Tintos y Blancos serves excellent food in an inviting atmosphere and also offers a wide range of wine list especially for Costa Rica and a Mediterranean inspired menu to match. It also arranges live music on certain nights.<\/p>\n

Call:+506 2201 5937
\nhttp:\/\/tintosyblancos.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\"samurai-fusion\"Samurai Sushi:<\/h4>\n

Samurai Sushi serves the dishes in true Japanese style and each of the dishes are prepared by a staff of well-qualified chefs. Its menu is divers enough to satisfy even the finickiest of sushi eaters.<\/p>\n

Call: 22880202
\nhttp:\/\/samuraifusion.es.tl\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Saga:<\/h4>\n

This restaurant you will enjoy the combination of tropical atmosphere with modern architecture. It serves International dishes which are transformed by blending the tastes from different parts of the world. Its menu include old favorites Crispy Calamari, Italian faire, Gnocci Aurora, special Sushis such as Saga Bravo Roll and many other different flavors.<\/p>\n

Call: (506) 2289 6615
\nhttp:\/\/www.sagarestaurant.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Nightlife:<\/h3>\n

In Escazu, there are several hot spots to choose from and enjoy live music, dancing and fun time at night.<\/p>\n

\"9-degrees-north-escazu\"9 Degrees North Escazu (El Cortijo):<\/h4>\n

Cosidered as one of Costa Rica’s premium cigar bars,\u00a09 Degrees North Escazu is an excellent spot to kick-back and relax, whether you like cigars or not. They invested heavily in air-conditioning with filters designed for Cigar Bars specifically that will make you smell the aroma of cigars but you will not overwhelmed by the smoke. Each week 9N Escazu arranges special events such as whiskey nights, wine tastings, cigar roller nights, live music and many more.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.9n.cr\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\"jazz-cafe\"Jazz Cafe:<\/h4>\n

In Escazu, Jazz Cafe is a nice place to enjoy live music. Its owners invested a lot of money into an excellent sound system that features jazz, reggae, Latin progressive rock and many other genres of live music. At this place you can not only listen to great live music but also can enjoy great food and beverage service. Its staff are very hospitable who will serve your favorite beverages and its kitchen will serve up quality bar food. You can enjoy a variety of main courses.<\/p>\n

Call:\u00a02288-4740
\nhttp:\/\/www.jazzcafecostarica.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Club Dolce:<\/h4>\n

It is an upscale nightclub providing a very posh atmosphere. It has a dress code for entrance and the guard will decide whether you are acceptable or not to enter. This club offers three different venues each week. It arranges live music on Thursday night and Friday is girl’s night out. If you want to enjoy Hip-Hop or Reggaeton, you will have to visit Saturday night. It is better to arrive before 11 pm if you want to avoid waiting in line. It is not a cheap bar so you will have to pay top dollar for drinks and cocktails.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Club-Dolce-Escaz%C3%BA\/235800869853002<\/a><\/p>\n

Henry\u2019s Beach Cafe:<\/h4>\n

This bar provides tropical type atmosphere and it serves mostly American pub style or Mexican food. At this cafe you can enjoy BBQ and smoked ribs, brisket, chorize, chicken and tender pulled-pork. Every Friday night this cafe is for girl’s night out and girls can enjoy free margaritas and\u00a02\u00d71 cosmopolitans. This cafe is also ideal for arranging private events. At this cafe you will find a cool, chilled and relaxed environment. They offer up many drink promotions on various nights including Girls Night out. This bar has a small parking lot at the front of the property.<\/p>\n

Call +506 2289 6239
\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HenrysOficial\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Luxe Lounge:<\/h4>\n

Luxe Lounge presents a new standard nightclubs. It is very large and features high technology lighting and sound. This swanky club also has an impressive large dance floor featured with high-tech lighting on its ceiling. There is an outdoor terrace with a historic Cuban design. This club also features an art-deco decorations furnished with vintage furniture and cool weathered iron work. It arranges weekly events such as Friday night’s and Saturday nights.<\/p>\n

Call: +50622884949
\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Luxe-Lounge\/290062067729769<\/a><\/p>\n

Yoga centers:<\/h3>\n

\"krama_yoga\"Krama Yoga:<\/h4>\n

With a goal of creating\u00a0a kula, a strong community, stable, eager to learn, this yoga center provides a variety of classes 7 days a week and it also offers workshops which are directed by national and International teachers. It also offers a comfortable and harmonious place.<\/span><\/p>\n

Call:\u00a0 (506) 2215 3535
\nhttp:\/\/kramayoga.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Stressful to Soulful:<\/h4>\n

This center offers\u00a0Anusara yoga, Yin yoga, Prenatal yoga, Meditation, Wellness therapies session. It is dedicated to support people to get rid off stress and fearful believes and also to find out their potentiality and creativity by plugging in the true source of power.<\/p>\n

Call: (506) 8887-8835
\nhttp:\/\/www.stressfultosoulful.com<\/a><\/p>\n