Catedral Travel Guide

San José

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A historic building with a red roof and classical architecture, surrounded by a plaza with statues and a fountain.
A historic building with two domes and a central clock tower, surrounded by a public square with a fountain and trees.
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National Theater of Costa Rica

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You can make plans for a show at National Theater of Costa Rica on your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

Day trip Tortuga Island - From San José

Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José

฿3,682
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José
San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour

San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour

฿996
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

฿2,115
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch

From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch

฿4,518
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

฿1,171
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting
Irazú Volcano Half DayTrip

Irazú Volcano Half Day Trip & Virgin of the Angels Basilica

฿3,146
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Irazú Volcano Half Day Trip & Virgin of the Angels Basilica
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Where to stay in Catedral

Find the best Catedral areas for the activities you enjoy most.

La California

Check out the restaurants, shopping and museums while spending some time in La California. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or National Theater of Costa Rica.

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Barrio Escalante

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Escalante and surrounding area, you can visit San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica.

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Open Photo by Garrett Britton

La Sabana

While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

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Open Photo by Adrian Damian

Hospital

If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Melico Salazar Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

A cityscape with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, a highway, and a distant mountain range.

Pavas

While Pavas isn't home to many top sights, Avenida Escazú Shopping Center and Plaza Tempo are some notable places to visit nearby.

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