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SHOPS and SERVICES:

Municipalidad de San Ramon de Alajuela - Municipality's site: SanRamon.go.cr

Interbus - Interbus is a travel choice between renting a car and taking the public bus. The air conditioined vans go to between most of the popular tourist spots in Costa Rica. Most destinations are under $40 one way per person. Contact them by phone at 2283-5573 or through their website: www.interbusonline.com

Poas Car Rental - The advantage to Poas Car Rental is they will drop-off or pick-up your car either at San Jose International Airport or in San Ramon for no extra charge. Their prices are very competitive and include insurance and cel phone rental. To reserve your car, contact: www.poasrentacar.com

NavegArtis Academica - Internet Café and international calling center immediately east of Banco Popular.

BANKS:
In San Ramon Center:
Banco Popular - Costa Rican government affiliated bank.

HSBC - Recently opened branch of large banking institution with International presence throughout most of the world.

In San Ramon Mall:
Bank of Costa Rica - Costa Rican government affiliated bank.

Scotia Bank - Local branch of Canadian-owned bank.

HEALTH AND PHARMACIES:
Chiropractor - Dr. Jimmy Lee, a US Licensed Chiropractor with 11 years experience, has been helping people in San Ramon for a decade. His office is located 2 blocks North from the Intersection of the Bomba Chury gas station near the entry of San Ramon and 25 meters east. The chiropractic office is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday morning. For an appointment call: 2-447-0996.

Tennis Lessons with Ralph - Ralph Wesolowski, a DTB (Duetsche Tennis Bund) certified tennis instructor with 15 years teaching experience offers private and group lessons at various locations in San Ramon. A one hour private lesson is $8.00: 506-8-398-9203.

Yoga - Yoga is offered at Jimmy Lee's chiropractic office is on Monday nights at 7 PM. His office is located 2 blocks North from the Intersection of the Bomba Chury gas station near the entry of San Ramon and 25 meters east. Private classes are also available by appointment: 2-447-0996.

Farmacia Lobo - A large well-stocked pharmacy with experienced pharmacists on duty. Located 100 meters west of the San Ramon Central Market: 506-447-4342.

Farmacia Central - A slightly less expensive option located in the Northeast corner of the San Ramon Central Market.

SUPERMARKETS:
Perimercado - A large well-stocked grocery open until 10 PM.

Molina - The old-time San Ramon super market with many bulk items. The happening spot for established San Ramon.

Galleron (Formerly the Co-op supermarket) -The highlight here is the freshly roasted coffee sold ground and whole bean and put into bags while you wait.

MegaSuper - It's in the mall. This large super market is also open evenings. It carries some general merchandise and has weekly specials.

SCHOOLS:
Colegio Bilingue San Ramon - Bilingual School (K-12) located in San Pedro, the village immediately west of San Ramon: 506-445-6454.

Sun Light School - Bilingual School (K-12) currently in San Juan, but moving into a new facility in downtown San Ramon near the feria.

Earth Education International - A multicultural experiential learning organization based in San Ramon offering short courses and semester-long study abroad programs in sustainable global stewardship emphasizing field study, volunteer service-learning work and cultural immersion: EarthEdIntl.org

Green Mountain Academy – Learning Across Borders Language School offers private and group lessons in English Spanish, French, German, and Mandarin: Idiomas 506-2447-9119/ 8845-2028