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Chabad Lubavitch of Costa Rica
NW entrance of Escazú Village, opposite the Walmart parking, Escazú, San José, Costa Rica
MikvehKosher meat & chickenShabbat & holiday meals
Costa Rica
San José
San José, Costa Rica - the main Chabad house in Escazú, with a mikveh, kosher meat and chicken, and Shabbat and holiday meals
Candle lighting
17:08
2026-10-02
End of Shabbat & Yom Tov
18:07
2026-10-04
Shabbat & festival
Shmini Atzeret
Yom Tov candle lightingSat 18:08not before Shabbat ends, from an existing flame
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Accurate times for the upcoming Shabbat, calculated for this destination's location
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Shabbat meals in San José
Most kosher restaurants close for Shabbat. Ask the Chabad house about Shabbat meals before you travel - ideally by Thursday.
Tip: book a stay within walking distance of the Chabad house. There is no driving on Shabbat, and it is the difference between a relaxed meal and a long walk back in the dark.
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Hotels within an easy walk of a synagogue or Chabad house, for a calm, relaxed Shabbat.
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Staying near the community in San José
The map shows hotels and apartments you can book around Chabad Lubavitch of Costa Rica and our synagogues, so you can stay within an easy walk of the community.
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Guided Tours & Experiences
Guided tours, entry tickets and experiences in every destination - most with free cancellation, so you can plan ahead and still stay flexible around Shabbat and the chagim.
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The next step of the trip - a car, an airport transfer and a stay, ready to book from here.
Rent a car in San José
Compare prices across international and local rental companies at your destination - most bookings come with free cancellation.
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Book a private transfer from the airport to your hotel and back - a fixed price agreed in advance (no meter surprises), a driver waiting for you with a sign bearing your name, and no need to haggle or speak the local language.
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Travel Internet - eSIM
Data from the moment you land - directions to shul, WhatsApp with the Chabad house and table bookings, without hunting for a SIM at the airport.
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More places in the region with a Jewish community and kosher food - to add to the trip.
Common questions about San José
- Where to pray in San José?
- There are 0 synagogues and 1 Chabad houses in San José, with addresses and prayer times when available.
- Where to stay within walking distance of a synagogue in San José?
- Hotels and apartments in San José, with walking-distance-to-shul notes when we have them.
- When is candle lighting in San José?
- Candle lighting and Havdalah in San José are calculated for the destination and updated every week.
- Where can I eat on Shabbat in San José?
- Most kosher restaurants close for Shabbat. Before you travel, ask the Chabad house (Chabad Lubavitch of Costa Rica) about Shabbat meals in San José - many host guests, and all can point you to what the community offers.