Zapote, Costa Rica
N 10° 13.508 W 084° 25.174
16P E 782697 N 1131434
Quick Description: Zapote, Costa Rica, lies in the south east of the city of San Jose, along the San Jose-Cartago Highway.
Location: Costa Rica
Date Posted: 11/19/2007 6:41:34 PM
Waymark Code: WM2M9T
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Long Description:
A 20-minute ride to the Juan Santamaria International Airport,
this suburb of San Jose has the aura of a small town and is home to
a number of markets including the colorful Zapote Market, which is
held every Sunday morning and attracts a number of Ticos from all
across town. Also in Zapote is Costa Rica’s Presidential House as
well as some key municipal buildings.
The best time to visit this part of the city is in the last week
of December after Christmas, when Zapote celebrates the "Festejos
Populares," during which time this small suburb transforms itself
into one giant party with bullfights, fireworks, dancing,
footstalls, and rides.