San Jose Province

San Jose, the Capital Province is the cultural center of Costa Rica. Known for its 19th Century Opera house built by the early coffee barons, it is an architectural masterpiece. San Jose covers 3,075 square miles and has a population of just under 1.5 million people. This central valley province offers 20 cantones and 120 districts. Emerald Forest Properties offers representation in all 20 cantones starting with San Jose, Escazu, Desamparados, Puriscal, Tarrazu, Aserri, Mora, Golcoechea, Santa Ana, Alajuelita, Vazquez de Coronado, Acosta, Tibas, Moravia, Montes de Oca, Turrubares, Dota, Curridabat, Perez, Zeledon and Leon Cortes Castro. Prices here are relatively stable, but going up as baby boomers continue to find Central Valley real estate properties a choice place to live.