Avenida Escazú
Avenida Escazú
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alm751
Northbrook, IL36 contributions
Mar 2018
very upscale, great shops and restaurants. walking distance from hotel. lovely area. will definitely visit again.
Written 11 December 2018
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mlarrea12
San Jose, Costa Rica265 contributions
Apr 2018 • Family
If you want to walk around, go shopping, have lunch or dinner, this is a very nice outdoor center where they have various activities, concerts, kids activities. You can choose to have a meal from a variety of restaurants, there is a food court with Mac Donalds and fast food places or you can go to a fancy french or Italian restaurant. You can go to the movies, grab a coffee or stay at the Residence Inn by Marriott with all these amenities in walking distance.
Written 12 April 2018
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WannaBeObjective
Switzerland1,077 contributions
Jan 2018
This is the most modern area we’ve seen in Costa Rica.
There’s a variety of dining options from different parts of the world, as well as branded products. The food court at the end of the avenue was a delight to see too.
The whole setup reminded us of a mix between Europe and the USA.
It’s a short avenue, but it’s still expanding, so there’s some construction going on.
There’s a variety of dining options from different parts of the world, as well as branded products. The food court at the end of the avenue was a delight to see too.
The whole setup reminded us of a mix between Europe and the USA.
It’s a short avenue, but it’s still expanding, so there’s some construction going on.
Written 18 January 2018
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taniakiamowitz
San Jose, Costa Rica144 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
Avenida Escazu has lots of really good restaurants. They have French, international fusion, Peruvian, Italian, Burger, Beer Factory, Sushi, PF Changs, sea food, frozen yogurt shop, gelato, alternative healthy eating, and a regular food court.
There´s a Lego store, photo shop, small market, a few clothing stores, laser tag, a small art gallery, a Residence Inn, lots of parking, and much more. It´s nice to hang out, since it´s outdoors. There is a little water fountain on the floor that kids love to play with.
Nice for an afternoon out with the family, friends or couple. The movie theater has an Imax option, a sports bar, and the food court downstairs.
There´s a Lego store, photo shop, small market, a few clothing stores, laser tag, a small art gallery, a Residence Inn, lots of parking, and much more. It´s nice to hang out, since it´s outdoors. There is a little water fountain on the floor that kids love to play with.
Nice for an afternoon out with the family, friends or couple. The movie theater has an Imax option, a sports bar, and the food court downstairs.
Written 5 April 2017
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JayEeeCee
Vancouver, Canada88 contributions
Dec 2016 • Friends
This mall has great restaurants, a movie theater with food court and hosts a local market on some days. Safe and fun place.
Written 19 December 2016
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Miriam P
Davie, FL5 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Great place to go for shopping, great dining and to spend a Sunday afternoon with the family while visiting San Jose.
Written 25 June 2023
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Agustine
1 contribution
Apr 2022 • Couples
Restaurants are very elegant and food are fresh. Shops are great and a nice place for date night. Great spot to end your Costa Rica vacation.
Written 25 July 2022
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Mike M
San Rafael de Escazu, Costa Rica18 contributions
Feb 2019 • Business
A fancy place, expensive restaurants, law offices, high end stores and 3D movie theater. It's OK to walk through and maybe have an ice cream, but that is it.
Written 12 February 2019
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dr917
Escazu, Costa Rica412 contributions
Dec 2018 • Solo
This anomaly in Escazu has great parking, food choices, a hotel, numerous shops and a Crate and Barrel! This Chicago boy is happy!
Written 11 December 2018
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LetsPlayOutside!
Spring, TX453 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
I won't beat around the bush, Avenida Escazu is missable. If you don't go you'll be just fine. The conglomeration of hotels, shops, restaurants, offices, lofts, condominiums and a movie house is just like the country--secretive and grossly uneven. There is nothing there of interest for an outsider. The acreage is dedicated to the people who live and work there (investment bankers, lawyers, tech brokers, global movers and pharmaceutical giants). It's barely public. Adjacent to the Avenida is CIMA Hospital, Plaza Tempo Mall, Price Mart and Office Depot which you can only approach from a thin, potholed frontage road that borders a toll-ridden highway called Autopista Prospero Fernandez. Although the mall offers an array of eateries and auto dealerships, there's not a single postcard or souvenir to be found. Even signage in the hotel lobbies is non-existent. There are a few interesting sculptures along with lots of visible security men. It's charming but useless to a traveler. The grounds are manicured and presented nicely, while backed by a lush mountains studded with trees, streams and gorgeous cloud formations. Avenida Escazu is a peaceful, exclusive neighborhood.
Written 7 November 2018
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I am looking for shops that sell jewelry making supplies and/or teach classes in jewelry making. We will be in San Jose, Costa Rica next week
Written 23 December 2017
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