Escazu, Costa Rica

Escazu Costa Rica is an affluent suburb of San Jose.  7 km west of the capital, Escazu Costa Rica is spread out on a hill side overlooking San Jose and Heredia. Escazu Costa Rica is a muddled blend between old world Costa Rica and a modern, trendy, international community. Escazu Costa Rica is a good place to come for a relaxing scenic drink after arriving at the San Jose airport.  The cooler temperatures and lush vegetation of Escazu Costa Rica draws affluent Ticos to live in this area. The diverse Escazu Costa Rica is divided into 3 regions: San Antonio de Escazu, San Rafael de Escazu, and Escazu Central.

Escazu Central contains a small central square with an old church.  The church is flanked by traditional adobe houses. These houses are a stark contrast to the modern homes of San Rafael de Escazu Costa Rica. This portion of Escazu Costa Rica retains a Tico ambience with it’s soda shops and narrow streets.

The half Tico, half American suburb of San Rafael de Escazu Costa Rica is full of chain restaurants, hotels, strip malls, and nice houses. Complete with country club, San Rafeal de Escazu Costa Rica is a favorite spot for American expats who enjoy the convenience of malls together with the laid back Tico attitude.

San Antonio de Escazu Costa Rica is different from it’s sister components of Escazu Costa Rica. This portion of the town is on the highest point of the hill.  It is rural atmosphere is relaxed and mostly residential.