THE BEST Sights and Attractions in San José

From iconic landmarks to hidden gems — explore the best sights and attractions in San José with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.

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🏛️ Sights and Attractions in San José

  • National Theatre — The National Theatre of Costa Rica is Costa Rica's national theatre, located in the central section of San José. Construction began in 1897, and it opened to the public on 21 October 1897 with a performance of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust. It has capacity for 1,140 people.
  • Central Market — San José Central Market is the largest market of the city of San José, Costa Rica. Established in 1880, it occupies an entire block on Avenida Central, 250m northwest of the Parque Central.

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