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Commercial artery<\/h2>\n\n
Later, in the 1950s, after the tramway had already been dismantled, Avenida Central became an east-west vehicular artery. This generated an increase in commerce and also consolidated it as one of the main thoroughfares in the city. In 1994, it was decided to transform the avenue into a pedestrian boulevard, allowing the free movement of pedestrians who come to do all kinds of shopping. With more than 220 commercial establishments, especially clothing stores, shoe stores, restaurants, coffee shops, jewelry stores and pharmacies, the central avenue is currently the nevralgic center of commerce in the capital. It is also home to the headquarters of the Central Bank and the Bank of Costa Rica.<\/p>\n\n
Culture<\/h2>\n\n
The Avenida Central connects great tourist sites and iconic cultural spaces of the country. It starts at the Costa Rican Art Museum in La Sabana, through the Paseo Colon, to the Gold Museum in the basement of the Plaza de la Cultura, the National Theater and the National and Jade Museums in the Plaza de la Democracia.<\/p>\n\n
The \u201cAvenidazo\u201d<\/h2>\n\n
When Ticos want to celebrate an important event, they go to the Central Avenue to walk around the blocks celebrating. This is what they call the “avenidazo”. For example, in December, to celebrate the New Year, many Costa Ricans go on foot to Central Avenue to throw confetti and share with strangers.<\/p>\n\n
The Municipality of San Jos\u00e9 organizes events to celebrate the end of the year celebrations with music, cultural activities and lots of color.<\/p>\n\n
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