University of Costa Rica, San José
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Facts and practical information
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. It is the oldest and largest institution of higher learning in Costa Rica, originally established as the Universidad de Santo Tomás in 1843. It is also the most important research university in the country and Central America and is counted among the most prestigious universities of Latin America. Approximately 45,000 students attend UCR throughout the year. ()
Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
- Bus
- Train
Bus
- Calculate routeCarmiol - San Pedro - San José Bus Terminal 10 min walk
- Calculate routeSan José - Barrio Escalante y Carmiol - San Pedro - San José bus stop 11 min walk
- Calculate routeParada bus Periférica L4 14 min walk
- Calculate routeParada de Buses Periferica 15 min walk
- Calculate routeUcr 14 min walk
- Calculate routeAmbos Mares 30 min walk
Day trips
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to University of Costa Rica?
Nearby attractions include Distance State University, San José (2 min walk), Calle de la Amargura, San José (14 min walk), San Pedro, San José (17 min walk).
How to get to University of Costa Rica by public transport?
The nearest stations to University of Costa Rica:
Bus
Train
Bus
- Carmiol - San Pedro - San José Bus Terminal (10 min walk)
- San José - Barrio Escalante y Carmiol - San Pedro - San José bus stop • Lines: Ruta 08 San Jose - Ruta Periferi (11 min walk)
Train
- Ucr (14 min walk)
- Ambos Mares (30 min walk)
San José