I have fond memories of El Sotano. Sipping cheap red wine in the darkened room to the tune of an unbelievably talented Scandinavian cello master performing his jazzy craft along with a couple of equally-skilled local musicians. It could well have been 1920. On a more recent occasion I had the pleasure of seeing local punk band Ave Negra play a standout show to a roomful of rowdy fans.
“Today marks the beginning of a dream in which a group of citizens bet on a crazy idea and it’s becoming a reality," said director Federico CartÃn.
Barrio Amón is the place to be this Saturday, with more than 50 cultural activities arranged on six unique routes – including The Tico Times, hosting a photo exhibition. See you this weekend!
In Costa Rica's often maligned capital, the historic barrios of Amón and Otoya are like an aesthetic oasis for those looking to live or work downtown.
