Explore a crowded street in  San Jose, Costa Rica

Explore a crowded street in San Jose, Costa Rica

A virtual visit to San José, Costa Rica.
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NARRATOR: Shoppers on a crowded street in San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, reflect the relative prosperity of the nation, as well as the predominantly European heritage of the population.