Prime Location Across from Centro Cultural de España – DOMA Building

An iconic commercial property located in the heart of Barrio Escalante, one of the most vibrant gastronomic and cultural districts in San José, Costa Rica.

The property sits directly across from the Centro Cultural de España and just steps from Parque Francia, surrounded by renowned restaurants, specialty cafés, galleries and boutique businesses that have positioned Escalante as one of the city’s most dynamic urban destinations.

Located at the intersection of Avenida 13 and Calle 31, this corner property features two street frontages, providing exceptional visibility, accessibility and commercial exposure.

Ideal for:

Signature restaurant concept
Boutique hotel
Food hall or gastronomic market
Culinary destination or cultural hub
Experiential commercial development



Property Features

Lot size: 848 m²
Construction area: approximately 561 m²
Corner property
Two public street frontages
Large gardens and outdoor terraces

The lot offers approximately 25.62 meters of frontage along Avenida 13 and close to 30 meters along the secondary street, increasing its commercial exposure and development potential.

Properties with this land scale are increasingly rare in Barrio Escalante.



Building Layout

The property currently operates as a mixed gastronomic and retail complex, with multiple operational areas.

Ground Floor

Main restaurant dining area
Large space for tables and bar
Full bathroom facilities
ADA-accessible bathroom

Gastronomic and operational area

Professional kitchen
Dishwashing area
Cold storage room
Supply storage rooms
Staff bathroom

Retail area

Boutique retail space
Changing room
Florist with café area

Additional spaces

Reception and entrance hall
Security monitoring room
Garage currently used as storage



Second Floor

Flexible space suitable for offices, administration or creative uses.

Studio or workshop area
Kitchenette
Bathroom

Additional spaces include

Meeting room with storage areas
Private room with bathroom and closets

This level can easily be adapted for administrative offices, coworking spaces, creative studios or boutique hotel suites.



Outdoor Areas

One of the most attractive features of the property is the strong connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, highly valued in gastronomic developments.

Pergola-style terrace
Open outdoor terrace
Large gardens
Perimeter walls
Gas cylinder storage room

These outdoor areas allow the development of restaurant patios, open-air bars or a gastronomic marketplace.



Architecture

Originally built in 1943, the property preserves architectural elements that contribute character and identity to the building.

Colonial-inspired architecture
Interior ceiling heights close to 3 meters
Large windows that allow abundant natural light
Flexible interior spaces

Buildings with this architectural character are particularly attractive in gastronomic and cultural districts.



Infrastructure

Updated electrical system with conduit wiring
Renovated electrical installation
Certified gas installation
Water pumping system

Existing infrastructure facilitates immediate use for restaurant or commercial operations.


Development Potential

Thanks to its strategic location and spatial configuration, the property allows multiple development concepts, including:

Signature restaurant destination
Gastronomic complex
Food hall or culinary marketplace
Boutique hotel
Cultural center with gastronomy
Creative hub with retail and experiences
Universities or educational centers
Business centers and innovation hubs


Prime Location

Located in Barrio Escalante, one of the fastest-growing gastronomic, cultural and tourism districts in San José.

Its proximity to restaurants, cultural venues, universities and commercial activity makes this property a unique opportunity for investors seeking a landmark development in the city.



Barrio Escalante – San José, Costa Rica
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