On our 11th day in Costa Rica, we took a train to San Jose to explore the city and dive into its history! We were able to visit the National Theater, the National Museum, and the Central Market. 

Something I found really interesting about today was finding out that there is a little bit of Pittsburgh in San Jose!! I guess we really are everywhere! From the structure of the city, to the Central American Justice Court building that Andrew Carnegie donated $100,000 to, San Jose and the city of Pittsburgh share something in common! H2P! 

When it comes to the layout of the streets here in San Jose, there are no street signs or addresses, and there are rarely any traffic lights. It is a very busy city with lots of vendors, locals, and tourists. This crowded feel of the city only increments the negative effect that the lack of street addresses has on logistics in Costa Rica. Looking at San Jose specifically, there is so much going on to begin with. Not having a specific address to complete tasks, like directing yourself somewhere as a tourist or delivering packages to a company as a worker, can make things ten times more difficult. For businesses, the lack of addresses can complicate their inventory management and supply chain operations, affecting shipment timing and accuracy. Although the lack of addresses does not affect local Ticos who are familiar with San Jose, it sets the overall experience for others back. The city of San Jose should consider implementing street names not only to benefit the city and make it less chaotic, but also to maximize an individual’s experience traveling through the area.