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New Mall Opens In Downtown San José

“TODAY the heart of San José beginsto beat,” announced developers of PasajePlazavenida, a mall that opened its doorsMonday in downtown San José.The new mall, located on AvenidaCentral at Calle 9, features shops, a foodcourt and bank services. PasajePlazavenida is also the only mall in CostaRica that offers “Hotspot” wirelessInternet, according to the advertisements.

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