San Jose Dinner, Live Music, and Traditional Dance

After pickup from your San Jose hotel in the early evening, travel by comfortable coach into the stunning hills that surround the city. Get amazing views of Costa Rica’s capital city twinkling below.

Your coach arrives at a spacious restaurant with large windows that highlight panoramic views of the valley. Feel free to stroll around the attractive grounds, decorated inside and out with Costa Rican crafts and historical memorabilia. Browse displays by local artisans that might inspire you to buy that perfect souvenir to bring home.

A friendly staff member shows you to your table and explains the dishes available for the buffet dinner. Enjoy a large selection of meats, vegetables, rice, beans, salads, and desserts.

Some dishes that you might taste are

olla de carne, a typical meat stew;

chifrijo, a popular dish with layers of red beans, meat, rice and chopped tomato salsa; and

chicharones típicos de la zona, a regional deep-fried pork dish. Your main course is served with sides such as

empanaditas de queso (cheese turnovers), or

picadillo de arracache, a chopped salad made with a tasty root vegetable from the Andes. Traditional desserts may include rice pudding, plantains with honey, or bananas served in a sweet sauce. The multitude of options is sure to please most palates!

Watch women twirl in long colorful dresses alongside sharply dressed men. The live music and dancing showcase parts of Costa Rican culture that have been passed down for generations. It's the perfect complement to your authentic meal.