San Mateo
Central Valley, Costa Rica
San Mateo, Costa Rica, one of the smallest and most rural cantons in Alajuela Province, is a quietly compelling community for those drawn to authentic Tico country life, historical significance as a former Camino Real waystation, and extraordinary proximity to both the Pacific coast and San José — without any of the tourist infrastructure that tends to follow those advantages elsewhere.
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