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 acclaimed art galleries 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.
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.
Jade Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Jade Museum during your travels in San José. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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

San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets

Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience
Our pick of the best Catedral Hotel Deals

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Beautiful property!! Spacious rooms, at the heart of the city, amazing food, comfortable beds!
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Hotel Presidente
Excellent breakfast, clean room perfect for our 1 night stay
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Costa Rica Guesthouse
The room was clean, the staff is very nice and helpful and the breakfast is so nice and not really expensive! I recommend this hotel
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Barceló San José
The hotel airport shuttle operates only 2 hourly which is hopeless. A taxi from the airport costs c.$40 and so bear this in mind if choosing this hotel based on cost. When we stayed, live music played from 9 pm until midnight which was incredibly loud. All lyrics could be heard in our room which ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
We got in late and had a long stressful day and were hoping to have a drink. The bar was about to close but the bartender kept it open just for us so we were able to have a couple of beers to help decompress. The breakfast was wonderful!!!
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Everything good, thank you
Reviewed on 19 Apr 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.

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.
