San José is the capital of Costa Rica.
San José is on a plateau in the Central Valley at 1,200 m (3,700 ft) elevation.
It is ringed by lush green mountains and valleys. The population of this city is probably half of the whole country.
It is served by the primary airport (which is in nearby Alajuela) the University of Costa Rica, the US and other embassies, and many museums, cultural venues, hotels, markets, etc. It is the hub of the country.
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