San José is small as far as capitals go. Although its style and architecture are contemporary, some buildings of strong European influence, mainly British and French, can still be found as a heritage of the economic coffee prosperity from more than 100 years ago. There are few high-rises. Towards north and west of the city, you can still appreciate some old adobe structures with tile roofs that have been preserved with care, which evoke remembrances of the large coffee plantations and farms. The administrative division of the country is defined by regions or cantons which have their own municipalities, and can be considered as ‘small urban zones and towns,’ each with their own unique personality and characteristics. Thanks to the topography, a great diversity of micro-climates determines in many cases the type of production on the region. Distances are easily covered by car or public transportation.