San Jose , General info:
8/10

San José is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica. Located in the center of the country, sprawling across the Central Valley, the city is the seat of the government, the focal point of political and economic activity, as well as the major transportation hub of this Central American nation.

San Jose , Cheap stuff:
9/10

Super markets and grocers usually have better prices than shops that cater to tourists.

San Jose , Different stuff:
9/10

There are no street addresses in San Jose, or for that matter, in Costa Rica. This does create problems. People here give directions by referring to landmarks.

San Jose , Don't miss:
9/10

Gold Museum, which offers a rare look at various gold artifacts of the ancient Latin American civilizations. The collection consists of 1600 pieces of Pre-Columbian gold work dating from 500 AD to 1500 AD. Information is given on the processing and making of the pieces as well as their social, cultural and religious meanings.

San Jose , Food:
8/10

Restaurants in San Jose, Costa Rica, offer dining opportunities that span the globe. From sushi to Italian, from fast food to French cuisine to Argentine beef to Peruvian seafood, you will find far more than just rice and beans in local restaurants

San Jose , Hotels:
9/10

San Jose is full of hotels from one star to perhaps three. Just a few luxury hotels with great service.

San Jose , Safety:
9/10

The traffic is dangerous. Cars don't stop for pedestrians, and they generally drive fast. The area around the Coca Cola Bus Terminal is not safe at night, and you should watch your belongings at all times in the city. If you have a flat tire on the main highway to the airport, don't accept help except from an established service station, and never accept help from a person who offers to help on the highway. It may become a car-jacking. If you travel by bus, never put your luggage into the storage space, even if the driver wants you to at the beginning of the travel. Crime is a serious problem, so be constantly on the alert. Also, police may stop you and take you to jail for not carrying your passport, or a photocopy of the main page and the entry stamp.

Winnipeg , General info:
7/10

Beautiful city lying in the red river valley. Small city with everything any other large city has. takes about 50 minutes to an hour to drive across the city. metro population in and around 710,000. Capital city of Manitoba,Canada.

Winnipeg , Different stuff:
9/10

Osbourne Village, the most cultural and diverse area of Winnipeg just outside Downtown ,featuring many restaurants and shops for every walk of life of coarse including sushi lovers. Everything from gothic stores and tatoo places to a custom futon place and antique shop, along with small stores specializing in modern fashions and accessories.

Winnipeg , Don't miss:
10/10

Folklorama Festival and Fringe festival, two huge festivals in winnipeg in summer time. in February dont miss Festival Du Voyageur, the largest winter kitchen festival in the world.

Winnipeg , Food:
9/10

Winnipeg has the most restaurants per capita than any other place in Canada, if not the world. you will find everything from fantastic greek restaurants to ritzy steak houses or a la carte franchises. Favourites include The Current Restaurant and Lounge at the Inn At The Forks and Buccacinos on Corydon.

Winnipeg , Hotels:
10/10

Inn At The Forks is a must stay hotel, very elegant boutique hotel in the heart of down town at the forks, also beautiful historical Fort Garry Hotel, where Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Anne stayed on many occasions including when Winnipeg hosted the Americas at the 1999 Pan Am Games.

Winnipeg , Safety:
7/10

dont bike on the road.. or go into the North End area of winnipeg. everwhere else your very safe.