Fun Things To See & Do In San Pedro, San José

Part of the province of San José, San Pedro is the capital of Montes de Oca Canton and home to the University of Costa Rica. (Though it’s technically a freestanding city in itself, its overlapping proximity to San José has led to it being seen as an Eastern suburb of the larger metropolitan downtown area.) Just a few steps from the rather drab main drag, Aveninda Central, San Pedro’s heavy student population gives it a hip, youthful air that draws great crowds and brings fresh energy to downtown San José. Here are a few of the best things to check out while you’re there, both on and off campus.