San José: Sightseeing
Places and attractions in the Sightseeing category
Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture
Nestled in the heart of San José, the Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture is a beacon of knowledge and creativity within the bustling capital. This multifaceted complex, housed in a building that once served as the Penitentiary of Costa Rica, now stands as a...
Mercado Central de San José
Nestled in the heart of Costa Rica’s bustling capital lies Mercado Central de San José, a vibrant market that captures the essence of Costa Rican culture and cuisine. Established in 1880, this historic marketplace is a labyrinth of over 200 shops, stalls,...
Museo del Oro Precolombino
Nestled in the heart of Costa Rica's bustling capital, San José, the Museo del Oro Precolombino (Pre-Columbian Gold Museum) stands as a testament to the rich history and craftsmanship of the ancient peoples of the region.
Museo de los Niños
The Museo de los Niños stands as a beacon of creativity and learning in the heart of San José, Costa Rica. This interactive museum, housed in a former penitentiary, offers a unique educational experience designed to stimulate the minds and imaginations of children...
Teatro Nacional
Historic theater with shows and tours The Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica is a beacon of culture and elegance nestled in the heart of San José, the country's bustling capital. Opened in 1897, this exquisite theatre stands as a testament to the nation's dedication to the arts and remains one of the most...
Atlántico railway station
The Atlántico railway station, located in the heart of San José, the capital of Costa Rica, is an important transportation hub and a component of the local history of urban transport. This facility, managed by the Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles (INCOFER)...
Parque Metropolitano La Sabana
Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, often referred to as "the lungs of San José," is a sprawling urban oasis in the heart of Costa Rica's capital. This expansive green space, encompassing an area of approximately 72 hectares, is the largest and most significant park in...
Parque Zoológico Nacional Simón Bolívar
Nestled in the heart of San José, Costa Rica, the Parque Zoológico Nacional Simón Bolívar stands as a testament to the country's dedication to wildlife conservation and education. This cherished zoo, an urban oasis for nature lovers and families alike, offers a...
Museo del Jade Marco Fidel Tristán Castro
The Museo del Jade is an archaeological museum in San José, Costa Rica. Since 2014, it has been located in front of Plaza de la Democracia. It was founded in 1977 by Fidel Tristán Castro, the first president of the INS. The museum contains the world's largest collection of American jade.
Museo Nacional de Costa Rica
Museum of Costa Rican culture and history The Museo Nacional de Costa Rica is the national museum of Costa Rica, located in the capital of San José. It is located at Calle 17, between Central and Second Avenue, Cuesta de Moras. It moved to its current location in 1950.
Teatro Popular Melico Salazar
The Melico Salazar Theatre is located in San José, Costa Rica. It maintains a full schedule of concerts, recitals, and plays. While large and built in the European Baroque style, it is far simpler than the Parisian influenced Teatro Nacional one block east.
Metropolitan Cathedral of San José
The Metropolitan Cathedral of San José Spanish: Catedral Metropolitana is a cathedral in San José, Costa Rica, located on Calle Central and Avenues 2 and 4. The original cathedral was built in 1802 but was destroyed by an earthquake.
Museo de Arte y Diseño Contemporáneo
The Museum of Contemporary Art and Design, founded in 1994, is a Costa Rican museum, specialising in contemporary Central American art and design, but also representing international work in the field.
Spirogyra Jardín de Mariposas
The Spirogyra Butterfly Farm Park Garden, located in San Francisco de Goicoechea, on the edge of Rio Torres, north of Zoológico Simón Bolívar, in Barrio Amon, Carmen District, San José, Costa Rica, is a butterfly house that houses from 50 to 60 different species of live...
Omar Mosque and Islamic Center of Costa Rica
The Omar Mosque and Islamic Center of Costa Rica is a mosque in San José, Costa Rica.
Centro de Conservación de Santa Ana
Centro de Conservación de Santa Ana is a wilderness area of approximately 52 hectares, located in the Uruca district, in the canton of Santa Ana, Costa Rica. It has an average altitude of 900 meters and is bounded to the east by the bed of the river Uruca.
San Pedro
San Pedro is a district of the Montes de Oca canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica.
Curridabat
Curridabat is a district of the Curridabat canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica.
Calle de la Amargura
The Calle de la Amargura is a four-block-long street located in San Pedro district, Montes de Oca canton, and is one of the best-known zones near San José city.
Parroquia San Antonio de Padua
The Parroquia San Antonio de Padua, commonly known as the Iglesia de Curridabat is a church located in Curridabat, Costa Rica.
Corte Suprema de Justicia
The Supreme Court of Costa Rica is the court of greater hierarchy of Law and Justice in Costa Rica. Established on 25 January 1825, the current President of the Supreme Court of Justice is Fernando Cruz Castro since 1 August 2018. All of the courts in the country are dependent on the Supreme Court of Justice.
San José Costa Rica Temple
The San José Costa Rica Temple is the 87th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The church's First Presidency announced on March 17, 1999 that a temple would be built in San José, Costa Rica.
Distance State University
The Distance State University, is one of five public universities in the Republic of Costa Rica. It is in Sabanilla, Montes de Oca. UNED is the second university in number of students, and it is the largest coverage in the country.
Edificio Herdocia
The Edificio Herdocia is a four-story property located in San Jose, Costa Rica. It was built in 1945 by Catalan architect Luis Llach Llagostera.
Paseo de los Estudiantes
Paseo de los Estudiantes is an urban area in San José, Costa Rica, the capital of Costa Rica. The area began to develop as a commercial center during the last decades of the twentieth century, basically with the advent of supermarkets, shops and some restaurants whose owners are Chinese.
University of Costa Rica
The University of Costa Rica is a public university in the Republic of Costa Rica, in Central America. Its main campus, Ciudad Universitaria Rodrigo Facio, is located in San Pedro Montes de Oca, in the province of San José.
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Region: San José