The city of San Jose, Costa Rica is included among the top destinations on the rise, by Tripadvisor’s Traveler’s Choice 2018 listing.

The Traveler’s Choice listing is created through the use of an algorithm that measures the increase in comparison to past years of positive traveler reviews with regards to restaurants, lodging options, and places of interest; it also considers the increase in searches and reservations for the different destinations.

The list includes 10 destinations around the world, topping the list is Ishigaki, Japan; while San Jose, Costa Rica appears in position 6, and is described as: “Vibrant and packed with Victorian mansions, Costa Rica’s rowdy, bustling capital was built on the profits of the coffee trade and working “golden bean” plantations still surround the city. Try freshly roasted local beans at Mercado Central. For shinier gold, visit the Museo del Oro. Many renovated landmarks now house stylish hotels. Usually viewed as a hub, rather than a destination, nightlife is concentrated in Spanish village-inspired El Pueblo. Don’t miss the elegant 1897 National Theater”.

San Jose is the only destination in Latin American to appear in the list. The museums in the capital city are included as part of the top things to do in San Jose, the Jade Museum, National Museum, and the PreColumbian Gold Museum; other suggested activities include visiting the Central Market, and admiring the architectural design of some of the churches and buildings in the capital city.

The Municipality of San Jose has been working in the past years in making the city a more attractive place for visitors, organizing cultural events and activities for the entertainment of locals and foreigners.

Art City Tours have become a popular option to visit some of the emblematic places in San Jose, and there are also bike tours and walking tours that offer different alternatives to learn about the history, culture and gastronomy of San Jose.