Escazu, Costa Rica

At a Glance:

Pronounced: Es-ka-zoo

Land Area: 4.38 km2 (1.69 sq. miles)

Population: 14,815

Elevation: 1,101 meters (3,612 ft.) above sea level
Landscape: Mountains, rolling hills, urban, countryside
Average Annual Climate: 74.2° F
Average Annual Rainfall: 58.8"

About Escazu

One of the more upscale areas in the country is Escazu, often referred to as the Beverly Hills of Costa Rica, a moniker earned by it's reputation to attract international celebrities, athletes and dignitaries. It's one of the most developed parts of metropolitan area with modern infrastructure, upscale shopping and home to many upscale communities. Known for its year round spring-like weather, Escazu’s proximity to San Jose and a wide variety of fine dining and shopping makes it one of the most popular addresses in Central America.

You’re never far from the action as it's only a 10 minute drive to the culture and nightlife of down town San Jose and only 5 minutes to the world famous Multiplaza Mall, Cima Hospital, PriceSmart and other major retail outlets. And there's a plethora of restaurants and shops close to where ever you might be in Escazu.

And Costa Rica’s most popular activities are never far away. The Pacific beaches are only a hour's drive away with access to all points north to Nicoya, Samara, and the white sandy beaches of Tamarindo and Flamingo or south to Manuel Antonio Dominical and Osa. In virtually any of these hot spots, you can enjoy surfing, diving, canopy tours, zip lining, extreme biking, coffee plantation tours, white water rafting among a multitude of other activities in this incredible place.

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