Teatro Popular Melico Salazar, San José

Name: Teatro Popular Melico Salazar
Address: Avenida 2 and calle 2, San José, Costa Rica
Telephone: 221-4952

#13 among attractions in San José

Top attraction, Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows

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The Melico Salazar Theatre is located in San José, Costa Rica. It maintains a full schedule of concerts, recitals, and plays. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1928 (96 years ago)Capacity: 1040Coordinates: 9°56'0"N, 84°4'46"W

Address

Avenida 2 and calle 2HospitalSan José Costa Rica

Contact

221-4952

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Nearby attractions include: Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture, Mercado Central de San José, Museo del Oro Precolombino, Museo de los Niños.

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Which popular attractions are close to Teatro Popular Melico Salazar?

Nearby attractions include Metropolitan Cathedral of San José, San José (2 min walk), Plaza de La Cultura, San José (5 min walk), Teatro Nacional, San José (5 min walk), Museo del Oro Precolombino, San José (5 min walk).

How to get to Teatro Popular Melico Salazar by public transport?

The nearest stations to Teatro Popular Melico Salazar:

Bus

Buses Barrio Luján y Quesada Durán • Lines: 06 (3 min walk)
Bus Sabana Estadio (4 min walk)

Train

Estación Pacífico (15 min walk)
Estación Atlántico (19 min walk)