San José Nightlife

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Blue Marlin Bar

Blue Marlin Bar, San José

 5 Reviews  I dont want any one to get the wrong impression of this fantastic place. I have been to the bar/cascino numerous times in my two trips to costa rica. about to be my third. the bar caters to Americans,... 

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El Pueblo Tourist Center

El Pueblo Tourist Center, San José

 9 Reviews  The Pueblo is like a large club mall complex in San Jose. It is THE place for nightime action. There are at least 10 clubs there (probably more) and lots of beautiful young people dancing the night... 

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Key Largo

Key Largo, San José

 5 Reviews  You've got the Key Largo, right across the street from the Blue Marlin! It just goes to show why San Jose is great for nightlife. When I get together with my friends that went on this trip, to this... 

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Jazz Cafe

 2 Reviews  This big, classy jazz joint is located on the main road in San Pedro a few blocks east of Calle de la Amargura. Cover charge is 2000 colones and live music varies greatly from new age to jazz to rock.... 

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Nightclub Deja Vu

Nightclub Deja Vu, San José

 2 Reviews

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Monkey Bar: A little smaller and not as crazy.

Monkey Bar: A little smaller and not as crazy., San José

 happyhourkid Says:  When we needed a modest sized quiet place to watch the Super Bowl, the Monkey Bar was the perfect place. The bar had several comfortable chairs and a big screen... 

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Most will recommend you stay in

Most will recommend you stay in, San José

 Snipernurse Says:  As always it's dissapointing to hear about how sex trade flourishes in impoverished nations, and that better off, mostly American men are supporting the trade.... 

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Europa Hotel: Karaoke and Disco

Europa Hotel: Karaoke and Disco, San José

 boltonian Says:  This hotel has a nice little bar on the corner, but if you venture inside the hotel, you will find a smaller bar open only at night.We attended a good old... 

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News Room: For people watching

News Room: For people watching, San José

 easterntrekker Says:  There's corner table wuth an open air window here that's our favorite happy hour place in San Jose. It's right on Ave Central so you have a birds eye view of... 

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Qbico: Martinis, class, backyard terrace

Qbico: Martinis, class, backyard terrace, San José

 Kindra Says:  Though a great place for a classy lunch special during the day, this resto-bar/lounge converts into a classy, hopping bar at night- particularly on weekends... 

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El Cuartel: College pub nights nostalgia

El Cuartel: College pub nights nostalgia, San José

 Kindra Says:  This is a big bar in Barrio California that is most popular for its Monday nights. Ladies get in free (and shouldn't have to wait in line). The place is packed,... 

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Bar Vyrus: Good bocas and happy hour in San Pedro

Bar Vyrus: Good bocas and happy hour in San Pedro, San José

 Kindra Says:  This is a fun little spot to catch a sports game while looking at the street below, munching on some bocas and having some happy hour beers. (2 for 1000 colones... 

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El Anochecer: Pretend you are on the beach in San Jose

El Anochecer: Pretend you are on the beach in San Jose, San José

 Kindra Says:  This is a small intimate bar where the tables are sheltered under palm trees and the floor is sand. Generally full no matter what day of the week, great live... 

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Terra U, Calle de la Amargura: Have some beers with the university crowd

Terra U, Calle de la Amargura: Have some beers with the university crowd, San José

 Kindra Says:  This is one of the largest and most popular bars on Calle de la Amargura, the rocking bar scene in San Pedro next to the University of Costa Rica.On this... 

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Going out in san José

Going out in san José, San José

 a005116 Says:  If you'd like to go out in San José you should go to San Pedro, the Student neighboorhood. Bars and dance places on every corner and 'relatively' cheap drinks... 

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There are tons of great clubs...

There are tons of great clubs..., San José

 gmcnee Says:  There are tons of great clubs in San Jose. El Cuartel de la Boca del Monte, Casa Matute, Cocoloco, and Club Cocodrilo to name a few. For a college type crowd,... 

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Bochinche: New spot

Bochinche: New spot, San José

 isolanthui Says:

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La Plaza

La Plaza, San José

 isolanthui Says:  Salsa, Merenque 

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El Cuartel de la Boca del Monte: Live Music at Weekends

El Cuartel de la Boca del Monte: Live Music at Weekends, San José

 isolanthui Says:  live music at weekends, popular, good atmosphere 

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Detour (a club): Detour (a club)

Detour (a club): Detour (a club), San José

 markymark Says:  Buying whole bottles of vodka to pour our own. Beautiful bar staff ;o) Anything goes 

Top 3 Hotels in San José

Grano De Oro Hotel

 2 Reviews and 489 Opinions  I arrived at Hotel De Oro on December 28, 2008 at lunch with 3 other friends. We decided to have... 

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Bergerec Hotel

 1 Review and 142 Opinions  We used Hotel Le Bergerac as our home base during our travels around Costa Rica. They will happily... 

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Adventure Inn

 3 Reviews and 804 Opinions  We stayed at the Adventure Inn for one night in early September. It was the last day of our visit to... 

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