Explore Escalante like a local
Local Guide
Host picks, markets, pharmacies, hospitals, transport, and nearby places without exposing private apartment information.
Key routes
Quick maps and estimated times
Common routes around the city with direct Maps links.
Visual picks
What to explore based on your plan
Shortcuts to choose places based on what you feel like doing today.
Categories
Near SECRT
Host Picks
Cine Magaly
Independent cinema and iconic cultural venue in San Jose.
Independent cinema, international films, and cultural activities.
16 min walk - $$
Food & Coffee
Restaurants, cafes and bars
Lorettos Pizzeria Escalante
Italian/artisanal pizzeria in Barrio Escalante.
Artisanal pizza and casual Italian food.
9 min walk - $$
Essentials
Supermarkets
Masxmenos San Pedro
Traditional supermarket for general shopping.
General shopping and traditional supermarket products.
22 min walk - $-$$
Explore
Places and things to do
Parque Francia
Classic urban park in Barrio Escalante.
Walking, urban park, photos, and relaxation.
10 min walk - Gratis
Cine Magaly
Independent cinema and iconic cultural venue in San Jose.
Independent cinema, international films, and cultural activities.
16 min walk - $$
Centro Cultural de Espana
Cultural space with exhibitions, workshops, and events.
Exhibitions, cultural activities, workshops, and events.
10 min walk - Gratis / variable
Alianza Francesa Costa Rica
Cultural center with events, exhibitions, and activities.
Culture, exhibitions, events, and educational activities.
11 min walk - Gratis / variable
Museo Nacional de Costa Rica
Historic museum located in the former Bellavista Barracks.
Costa Rican history, archaeology, culture, and historic building.
30 min walk - $$
Museo del Jade
Museum dedicated to pre-Columbian jade and archaeological culture.
Pre-Columbian jade, archaeology, and indigenous culture.
30 min walk - $$
Museo de Arte y Diseno Contemporaneo
Contemporary art and design museum in San Jose.
Contemporary art, design, and exhibitions.
25 min walk - $-$$
Chepetown
Urban agenda for events, food, culture, and plans in San Jose.
Event listings, urban plans, culture, and food.
Nearby - Variable
Practical
Banks and ATMs
Banco Improsa Barrio Escalante
Nearby bank in Barrio Escalante.
Bank / ATM.
10 min walk - N/A
Banco de Costa Rica / BCR cercano
State-owned bank with a network of branches and ATMs.
ATMs, state-owned bank, and banking services.
15 min walk - N/A
BAC Credomatic La Bandera
Well-known private bank near San Pedro / La Bandera.
ATMs, private bank, and banking services.
22 min walk - N/A
Banco General Plaza Carolina / San Pedro
Private bank in San Pedro / Plaza Carolina area.
Banking services and ATM.
22 min walk - N/A
Banco Nacional / BN ubicaciones
State-owned bank with a wide ATM and branch network.
ATMs, state-owned bank, and banking services.
Nearby - N/A
Practical
Pharmacies
Farmacia Barrio Escalante
Nearby local pharmacy in Barrio Escalante.
Basic medicines and local pharmacy products.
10 min walk - $$
Farmacia La Bomba San Pedro
Nearby pharmacy chain in San Pedro.
Medicines, pharmacy products, and personal care products.
22 min walk - $-$$
Farmacia Sucre Mall San Pedro
Chain pharmacy located in Mall San Pedro.
Medicines, pharmacy products, and personal care.
23 min walk - $$
Farmacia Fischel San Jose
National pharmacy chain with an official branch locator.
Medicines, chain pharmacy products, and personal care.
Nearby - $$
Farma Especializada Los Yoses
Pharmacy near Los Yoses.
Medicines, pharmacy products, and specialized items.
10 min walk - $$
Health
Hospitals and pharmacies
Farmacia Barrio Escalante
Nearby local pharmacy in Barrio Escalante.
Basic medicines and local pharmacy products.
10 min walk - $$
Farmacia La Bomba San Pedro
Nearby pharmacy chain in San Pedro.
Medicines, pharmacy products, and personal care products.
22 min walk - $-$$
Farmacia Sucre Mall San Pedro
Chain pharmacy located in Mall San Pedro.
Medicines, pharmacy products, and personal care.
23 min walk - $$
Farmacia Fischel San Jose
National pharmacy chain with an official branch locator.
Medicines, chain pharmacy products, and personal care.
Nearby - $$
Farma Especializada Los Yoses
Pharmacy near Los Yoses.
Medicines, pharmacy products, and specialized items.
10 min walk - $$