Travel Reference
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VOLUNTEERING IN SAN JOSÉ
For travelers who want an experience beyond vacation, there are dozens of not-for-profit
organizations in San José that gladly accept volunteers.
Central American Service Expeditions
VOLUNTEERING
( 8839-0515;
www.serviceexpeditions.com
)
A Costa Rican nonprofit that creates custom volunteer expeditions for families and teens,
focused on sustainability.
GeoVisions
VOLUNTEERING
( 1-203-453-5838, in USA 1-855-875-6837;
www.geovisions.org
)
An international nonprofit that places volunteers in Costa Rican schools and medical fa-
cilities.
Sustainable Horizon
VOLUNTEERING
( 1-732-410-5677, in USA & Canada 1-866-273-2500;
www.sustainablehorizon.com
)
Arranges a wide variety of volunteer trips, including opportunities to help out at children's
shelters.
United Planet
VOLUNTEERING
( 1-617-267-7763, in USA & Canada 1-800-292-2316;
www.unitedplanet.org
)
Places volunteers in orphanages, day-care centers and health-care positions.
Eating
From humble corner stands dishing out gut-filling
casados
to contemporary bistros serving
fusion everything, in cosmopolitan San José you will find the country's best restaurant
scene. Dedicated eaters should also check out the dining options in Los Yoses and San
Pedro, as well as Escazú.
Top-end restaurants tend to get busy on weekend evenings; make a reservation.
