Atlanta, USA - San Jose, Costa Rica - Comparison and Distance between
Distance: 2,649 km / 1,646 miles
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
You are looking at Atlanta , Georgia in USA. The city has a population of 486482 residents. It is located on -84.42 degrees longitude, and 33.75 latitude.
Atlanta , General info:
8/10
The capital of Georgia state. Atlanta grew up from regional commerce city to global. Atlanta Metropolitan area has grown 20.5% in a period 2000-2006. During the Civil Rights Movement, Atlanta stood apart from southern cities that supported segregation, calling itself as "The City Too Busy to Hate.". Along with St. Louis and Los Angeles, Atlanta is one of three cities in the United States to have hosted the Summer Olympic Games.
Atlanta , Cheap stuff:
6/10
Bargains, Factory Outlets, ... bargain hunters show you the way to the best stuff at the lowest prices at every venue
Also, try CityPass in Atlanta to save 50% off of attraction admission tickets to 6 of Atlanta's top attractions including Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola.
Atlanta , Different stuff:
7/10
French-Language Theater, Indian cuisine, Vinnings,..
Atlanta , Don't miss:
9/10
New World of Coca-Cola, Inside CNN Atlanta Studio Tours, Centennial Olympic Park and Stone Mountain Park.
Atlanta , Food:
8/10
Many choices for a good eat, for example:
Patio Promenade:
When visiting Atlanta this spring, relax on the patios of the city's top restaurants. Take in the sights and scenes of Atlanta at diverse restaurants that range in cuisine, style and atmosphere.
Atlanta Fish Market:
On the patio of Atlanta Fish Market, enjoy a wide variety of seafood fare such as the raw oysters, baby lobster tail or smoked mango-glazed salmon.
Kyma:
Stop by Kyma for Greek wine and fresh and healthy appetizers while sitting on the welcoming patio, complete with plush and comfortable furniture.
La Grotta Ristorante Italiano
Relax on the patio overlooking a beautiful garden in either the Buckhead or Perimeter location of this fine Italian restaurant. La Grotta's specialties include veal cutlet, breaded and sauteed, topped with prosciutto, roasted peppers and mozzarella.
Atlanta , Hotels:
9/10
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta, Americas Best Value Inn & Suites, Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel, Marriott Perimeter Center, and much more...
Atlanta , Safety:
9/10
Many people feel comfortable riding MARTA (the mass transit system) at night, and by most accounts is safe (others avoid it). Solo female travelers might want to select an alternate form of transportation in the evenings, but daytime travel is very safe and has lots of passengers who use it to travel to/from the airport.
Interstate driving is safe, but can tend to be harrying for those not accustomed to driving in large cities.
Outside the Perimeter (areas outside 285, particularly on the North side) are considered to be very safe
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San Jose, Colorado, Costa Rica
You are looking at San Jose , Colorado in Costa Rica. The city has a population of 1527373 residents. It is located on -83.92 degrees longitude, and 9.93 latitude.
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:
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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.
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I'd like to call this post "man you guys are nuts!" but I know how tough it is to compare places you haven't been to. So instead I'll just give my $0.02 in several areas. General Info: Also called the Manhattan of the South (maybe because we are an island unto ourselves). We're a city that has just about doubled every 20 years since 1950. We're now the 9th most populous metropolitan area in the US. That growth rate means huge population shifts - in our case, largely from other parts of the US and the world. WIth nearly 20% of the population speaking languages other than English at home, we're a pretty damn diverse crowd these days. Africans or African-Americans make up over 30% of the population; Latinos and Hispanics about 10%; Asians about 5%. That's greater diversity than New York, San Francisco and Miami. Different Stuff: Check out the Decatur bar scene. Little 5 Points or East Atlanta at any time of day or night. For the real adventurous spirit, check out the Claremont Lounge, Star Bar, The Majestic (after 2am). Don't miss: Anything. Stone Mountain Laser Show in the Summer, Dive bars, Hipsters and Tattoo parlors, great beer joints, avoiding the tourist spots. Food: None of the places mentioned seem anything but cliche. Check out Urban Spoon for the latest hot spots. Anne's Snack Shack, Fox Brothers, Vortex and others beckon from outside of the pompous Buckhead crowd that the site lists.
Beau Woods, 2011-09-10 23:13:40
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