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Premium Urban Getaway: What to Do in Escazú in 24 Hours
Why Escazú?
This mountain enclave just outside San José blends street art, signature cuisine and breathtaking views—all within a 5‑km radius. Perfect for travelers who only have one day and want to make the most of it.
| Time | Plan | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. – Breakfast amid street art | Avenida Escazú | Start your day on Avenida Escazú, a pedestrian boulevard lined with murals, specialty cafés and terraces. Spots like Jaguar Negro serve 100 % Costa Rican espresso and homemade pastries. |
| 9:00 a.m. – Stress‑free shopping | Multiplaza Escazú | Walk (5 min) or take an Uber to Multiplaza Escazú, a mall with 300+ stores — from Lacoste to Carolina Herrera — plus a cinema and more than 30 restaurants. |
| 12:30 p.m. – Gourmet lunch | La Divina Comida / La Cava Alta Fiori | Book a table at La Divina Comida (Peruvian‑Mediterranean fusion) or at La Cava Alta Fiori, a former chapel with panoramic views of the Central Valley. |
| 2:00 p.m. – Nature without leaving the city | Butterfly Kingdom | A 10‑minute taxi ride away is Butterfly Kingdom, an interactive butterfly house open daily until 6 p.m.—perfect for macro photos. |
| 4:00 p.m. – High‑altitude coffee | Caffe Negroni | Return to Avenida Escazú for a flat white at Caffe Negroni; take advantage of the 200 Mbps fiber Wi‑Fi to upload your stories. |
| 6:00 p.m. – Sunset with Tico flavor | Mirador Tiquicia | In 15 minutes reach Mirador Tiquicia (1 300 m a.s.l.). The restaurant hosts “Noche Tica” — a traditional buffet and folkloric show — plus a 180° view of the city lights. |
| 10:30 p.m. – Boutique rest | Ester’s Place | End the day at Ester’s Place, 3 km from Multiplaza. Double rooms from USD 60, 200 Mbps Wi‑Fi and private parking. |
Traffic mini‑hack: Arrive from SJO via private transfer (20 min). You’ll save time and avoid the dreaded Route 27 rush hour.