The breathtaking scenery in San Ramon is one of the best kept secrets of Costa Rica.
San Ramon Costa Rica, is a thriving and booming community in every regard, perfectly located on the Pan Am Highway (Inter-American), it´s only one hour drive from downtown San Jose, near the Arenal Volcano itself.
Nestled in the mountains, San Ramon is a close-knit community with a slow and relaxed lifestyle. Due to its perfect location, business and real estate in San Ramon are booming. Many of the real estate projects are located in the hills surrounding the city center, so the views are spectacular.
The perpetual spring like weather attracts many foreigners to the area, to live full time or to have a second home. Away from the tourist traps and far enough away from San Jose, San Ramon has a rural charm, but still has a nice city center with lots of activities, good shopping and good food. This attracts many people from surrounding towns and villages, especially on weekends.
Don´t forget to visit the Feria (farmers market), on Fridays and Saturdays, you will save tremendously buying directly from farmers selling their fruits, vegetables, cheese, chicken and other products.
If you are visiting the city in the month of August, don`t miss the main celebration of San Ramon, Patron Celebration (August 26 to September 3), when the entire town comes alive with parades, music, dancing, and plenty of artisans and food vendors all converging around the central park in front of the main central church.
San Ramon is known as "the city of presidents and poets," many of Costa Rica's most influential political and literary figures were born or lived in San Ramon, including former presidents Jose Figueres Ferrer and Rodrigo Carazo and the poets Lisimaco Chavarria Palma and Felix Angel Salas Cabezas.
Don`t miss the restaurant El Mirador los Poetas (The Poest View), one of the local favorites for fun and food, with a fantastic view of the city.
There are also many attractions for nature lovers, with a variety of hiking trails and canopy tours throughout the surrounding area. Here you will find a variety of animals such as the large cats, birds, monkeys, hummingbirds, deer and sloth, found in the surrounding tropical forests.
If you are looking for authentic Costa Rican travel experiences or a place to relocate, or buy a second home, Costa Developers can offer you good advice.
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