Must-see in San José: a first-timer's guide

New to San José? These are the sights locals send visitors to first — enough for a long weekend, and all reachable without a car. 1. Pre-Columbian Gold Museum 2. National Theatre 3. Central Market 4. Poás Volcano day trip 5. La Paz Waterfall Gardens 6. Barrio Escalante food scene Tip: go early for the big-ticket sights, and leave one afternoon free to just wander a neighbourhood on foot. That is usually where San José sticks with you.