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Barrio El Cerrito in San Jose [PHOTO]

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San Jose Neighborhood Costa Rica

Typical Neighborhood in San Jose

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This is what a typical lower-class neighborhood looks like in Costa Rica’s capital city of San Jose. I spent an hour wandering up Barrio El Cerrito’s steep streets practicing my Spanish by chatting with anyone I met. People were friendly, but somewhat guarded too. I don’t think they get many tourists here…

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Kyle -

Funny how the same social class neighborhoods seem to look relatively similar in many Latin American countries!

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    Matthew Karsten -

    They do. I saw this neighborhood while riding a city bus through it, and went back a few days later because it had so much character.

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Ashley -

Love the colors in the photo! I know people are hard on San Jose, but I had a really great time there – We actually returned there a day early so we could spend more time exploring the city before we had to head home.
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Kristina -

Striking photo. Thanks for sharing!!
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The Curmudgeon -

That doesn’t look so bad. There’s no trash that I can see. No hypodermic needles, broken glass, Colt 45 beer cans. In 20 years it will be condos for retired Americans. Enjoy it while you can.

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Andi of My Beautiful Adventures -

I wouldn’t mind living in the pink house!

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    Matthew Karsten -

    It’s a very colorful neighborhood for sure. Would you give it a fresh coat of paint?

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Pat -

Interesting barrio photo-they cetainly like colorful dwellings. Pat

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jade -

Gorgeous colors! The blue is almost creepy!
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Sergio Benach -

Is not Barrio Cordoba, is El Cerrito. Cordoba is near to El Cerrito.

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    Matthew Karsten -

    Really? The guy I spoke with told me it was Cordoba.

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    Sergio Benach -

    Yes, I live in barrio Cordoba . There are people who give wrong information in my country, you have no responsibility for it. If you remember seeing in google earth the location of photo will see it. Congratulations for sharing your interesting journey.

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Phil -

Love your photos!! That blue really pops and I like the interesting perspective you chose.
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