Architecture

A “Clean Well-Lighted Place” for a Drink

A “Clean Well-Lighted Place” for a Drink by Michael Miller (October, 2018) In my travels, I have been fortunate enough to have enjoyed...

San José’s Metropolitan Cathedral, A Good Reason to go to Church

by Michael Miller (November, 2017) San José‘s Metropolitan Cathedral, A Good Reason to go to Church Why do we go to church? If we are...

The National Theater of Costa Rica, The Nation’s Cultural Treasure

by Michael Miller (December, 2016) The National Theater of Costa Rica, The Nation’s Cultural Treasure If you ask the average Costa Rican,...

Costa Rica’s Amazing New Jade Museum

by Michael Miller (September, 2016) Costa Rica’s Amazing New Jade Museum. In May of 2014, Costa Rica’s Jade Museum was moved from the...

The "Cartago Express" Brings Weary Pilgrims Back to San José

by Michael Miller (August, 2016) The "Cartago Express" Brings Weary Pilgrims Back to San José August 2nd is the official day when...

Fabulous Review by Travel Writer Lauren Salisbury

California girl, and renowned travel writer, Lauren Salisbury, has published a fabulous review of The Real San José on her website....

Closings in Barrio Amon and Barrio Otoya

by Michael Miller (June, 2015) Closings in Barrio Amon and Barrio Otoya. In the past few months, a surprising number of establishments...

Talentum, A Fun Place for Lunch

by Michael Miller (February, 2015) Talentum, a fun place for lunch. There is a fun new place to have lunch in Downtown San José. It is...

Hotel Don Carlos, A Center of Costa Rican Art

by Michael Miller (January, 2015) Hotel Don Carlos, A Center of Costa Rican Art. If you are fortunate enough to spend some time in...

In Costa Rica, "MAC" Means Art

by Michael Miller (January, 2015) In Costa Rica, “MAC” Means Art. It is surprising how many expats don’t realize that Costa Rica has an...