Catedral Travel Guide
San José
Popular places to visit
National Museum of Costa Rica
You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
National Theater
You can make plans for a show at National Theater on your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Plaza de la Cultura
Find out about the history of San José when you spend time at Plaza de la Cultura. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the local tours.
Clinica Biblica Hospital
If Clinica Biblica Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of San José.
Jade Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Jade Museum during your travels in San José. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
San Jose Cathedral
After visiting San Jose Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José
Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
Irazú Volcano Half Day Trip & Virgin of the Angels Basilica
Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose
From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch
Top hotels in Catedral
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Clean rooms
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hotel Presidente
Fantastic location, great for pickups on trips, secure. The hotel itself was modern, and the rooftop bar is a real treat. Breakfast was excellent and we were really disappointed to miss it on the second day due to an early collection. Big room, nice soaps. We got a bit of noise from the Aircon fans ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Costa Rica Guesthouse
They made it easy. It was my first time visiting and the warmth of the staff took the edge away. I really appreciated them setting up my transfer from the airport and made the chaos of finding a taxi late at night much easier. Definitely going to use them for my next visit to Costa Rica. Pura ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
We left to early for breakfast. Shuttle service to airport cost $25 prior to 6 am. Worth it as it was 4 if us
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Barceló San José
Nuestra estancia fue muy buena, solo el transporte del aeropuerto no fue el planeado, el hotel aunque cuenta con transporte no va por los pasajeros si no te comunicas 72 horas antes de la llegada para que ellos se programen, en su defecto ellos te envían un transporte privado pero tú lo tienes que ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
It was a nice hotel. I liked the fact that it has a free shuttle to the airport. It runs every 15 minutes. The restaurant/bar serves dinner. The food was good. It seemed a bit understaffed as a large number of people all showed up at 6pm when it opened. The 2 women in the restaurant worked very hard ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Catedral
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 Jade Museum.
Carmen
While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Casa Amarilla and National Center of Art and Culture.
Amón
If you're spending some time in Amón, Casa Amarilla and TEOR/éTica are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Zapote
Though Zapote may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like San Pedro Mall and Multiplaza del Este Mall.
Hospital
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.
