Catedral Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Popular places to visit

National Theater of Costa Rica
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.

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.

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.
Activities

Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

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

Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience

Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose
Our pick of the best Catedral Hotel Deals

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Waited for check in, took too long, exactly need 3 pm to check in, all check out must be before 10:00am, room not ready until 3:00pm
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Hotel Presidente
It's a beautifully restored older building, & staff are very friendly & helpful. Looks very modern & stylish now. Would have no problem staying there again, but they did have a few maintenance issues they need to address. First our room door lock did not work well. It took multiple attempts for the ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

Costa Rica Guesthouse
Loved it! All was great! Walking distance to bars, will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Barceló San José
Very nice hotel with excellent amenities. The free airport shuttle doesn’t run very often, so we weren’t able to use it. The location is cocked by highways so you need a taxi to go almost anywhere if you want to explore the city or eat outside of the hotel.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
The breakfast was excellent with typical offerings of beans and rice, plantains, eggs, as well as other treats along with outstanding fruit, interesting pickled local fare, and hot sauces. Good coffee and juices, attentive staff.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
there wasnt a main light in my room which was weird, but otherwise it was great.
Reviewed on 30 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 National Theater of Costa Rica.

Carmen
While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Asamblea Legislativa 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.

Hospital
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.

San Sebastian
When in San Sebastian, you can plan a visit to Central Park and National Theater of Costa Rica, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

