Escazù Travel Guide

 sarahsanantonio Says:  The restaurante Giacomin has broadband wi-fi internet, pastries, chocolates, and lunch fare. GPS coordinates: 9.92193,-84.133666, on Calle el Llano in Bello Horizonte de Escazú. 2228-3381The Bagelman's chain of restaurants also has wi-fi. There's one in Rolex Plaza, on the... 

 sarahsanantonio Says:  Gerardo Montoya’s Taller de Mascaras, on the road up to Pico Blanco, is the epitome of old Escazú. He follows the tradition of his grandfather, making the giant folkloric ‘payaso’ masks for local parades. If you let him know that you are coming, he may put on traditional... 

 sarahsanantonio Says:  A hike up Pico Blanco mountain toward the big cross, for a great view of San José. The beginning of the trail is fairly flat and has some nice views. If you want to go all the way up to the cross, it will take you about three hours. Between May and November, go in the... 

 sarahsanantonio Says:  In 2008 a number of artists have moved into the historic adobe houses by the main Escazú church. You can visit several different artists, have lunch at a nearby cafe, use the internet, visit the old houses, and see the church and main park in Escazú at the same time. Gerardo... 

 sarahsanantonio Says:  Wonderful handmade chocolates. Many different kinds - made without preservatives. You'll have to keep these in the fridge. 

 Strombus Says:  The celebrations for the National Day of the Ox Cart Driver (Día Nacional del Boyero) is held annually on the second Sunday of March.For the locals, festivities begin at the early hour of 5 am with Alegre Diana (Happy Diana) running around the village streets summoning... 

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 1mod Says:  Hidden away in "Los Anonos" in Escazu, is Big Mikes Guest House. Mike Forbes a Culinary Teaching Chef opened the doors in 1995. Arriving at the airport, I had a driver waiting for me, who brought me to this private gated neighborhood. Crested 200 feet above the Orinoco...