Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Has performances sponsored by the Centro Cultural Costarricense Norteamericano, a cul-
tural center that promotes ties between Costa Rica and the United States. It's north of Av
Central, in San Pedro.
Little Theatre Group
THEATRE
( 8858-1446;
www.littletheatregroup.org
)
This English-language performance troupe has been around since the 1950s and presents
several plays a year; call or go online to find out when and where the works will be shown.
Casinos
Gamblers will find casinos in several of the larger hotels. Most of these are fairly casual,
but in the nicer spots it's advisable to ditch the T-shirts in favor of a button-down shirt as
there may be a dress code. Gents: be advised that casinos are frequented by prostitutes, so
be wary if you're suddenly the most desirable person in the room.
Casino Club Colonial
CASINO
2258-2807;
www.casinoclubcolonial.com
;
Av 1 btwn Calles 9 & 11;
24hr)
San José's most elegant casino.
Casino del Rey
CASINO
2257-7800;
www.delreyhotel.com
;
Hotel del Rey, cnr Calle 9 & Av 1;
24hr)
A jam-packed shocking-pink building offering everything from roulette to slot machines
and what has to be the highest density of prostitutes in the city.
Sports
Bullfighting is popular and fights are held seasonally in the southern suburb of Zapote
over the Christmas period. Members of the public (usually drunk) are encouraged to parti-
cipate in the action (the bull isn't killed in the Costa Rican version of the sport).
Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica
STADIUM
