In Escazú, Urban Chic meets Country Charm, which is one of the reasons it is so beautiful, and is such a select place to live. In this suburban town campesinos in rural houses are residing comfortably next to large homes of diplomats and international jetsetters. Cool winds blow down from the mountains creating "post-card picture" days, while exotic birds sing the magic that is Escazú, Costa Rica.

Escazú was originally a crossroads on trails between Indian villages and the Indians found it a good place to spend the night on their journeys and gave it it's name, "Izt-kat-zu", which means "resting stone" Spanish settlers were also attracted to Escazú where they settled in the hills and began farming. It was during these early days that Escazú became known as the City of the "Good Witches", and many say there are witches living still.... who will, for a fee, tell one's fortune or concoct a love potion. Today Escazú is an interesting and unique blend of old Costa Rica and a modern, international community. The town center has adobe buildings, a nice church and a soccer field. It has the feeling of a sleepy, campesino town where neighbors have known each other for generations.

Just outside of town, however, are enclaves of luxury homes owned by North Americans and Europeans... drawn to the beauty of Escazú. Above the town of Escazú is a smaller village, "San Antonio de Escazú". Every March it holds an Oxcart Festival called "Dia de los Boyeros" with almost 100 painted carts, some nearly a century old, with huge oxen that haul them. Hundreds of campesinos and thousands of visitors gather for this annual festival.

Escazú has become home to Artists and traditional craftsmen. Many cultural happenings and festivals are organized throughout the year. It has excellent gourmet restaurants as well as traditional ones. The new village and the older village invite for shopping sprees and excursions.