Central Park, San Jose
As its name would suggest, Central Park is in the center of Costa Rica. Its location makes it a great meeting spot for visitors who wish to gather in a convenient location to see the rest of the city. It is also an excellent destination on its own.
Central Park has been a public space since 1885. Though it has been added to and revamped a few times over the years, it has long been a place for gatherings and celebrations. The Center Bandstand, added in 1944, created even more room for celebrations as well as a covered area for sheltering during an afternoon rainstorm.
It is easy to reach Central Park by foot, and then explore other parts of the city. The Metropolitan Cathedral and the Melico Salazar Theater are both within a few steps of Central Park.
Because of the park's location off of Main Street, some of the most popular tourist attractions in the city are 10 minutes or less on foot. These include both the Museo del Jade and La Casona.
Central Park has been a public space since 1885. Though it has been added to and revamped a few times over the years, it has long been a place for gatherings and celebrations. The Center Bandstand, added in 1944, created even more room for celebrations as well as a covered area for sheltering during an afternoon rainstorm.
It is easy to reach Central Park by foot, and then explore other parts of the city. The Metropolitan Cathedral and the Melico Salazar Theater are both within a few steps of Central Park.
Because of the park's location off of Main Street, some of the most popular tourist attractions in the city are 10 minutes or less on foot. These include both the Museo del Jade and La Casona.
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Central Park on Map
Sight Name: Central Park
Sight Location: San Jose, Costa Rica (See walking tours in San Jose)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: San Jose, Costa Rica (See walking tours in San Jose)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in San Jose, Costa Rica
Create Your Own Walk in San Jose
Creating your own self-guided walk in San Jose is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Historical Buildings Tour
What's known today as San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, came into being as a small settlement during the Spanish invasion, circa the mid-16th century. From a town of little importance, San Jose eventually evolved into a densely-populated cosmopolitan city, built mostly with proceeds from coffee trade.
The historic architecture of San Jose is a mix of European and Latin American styles... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
The historic architecture of San Jose is a mix of European and Latin American styles... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
Shopping and Food Walking Tour
Walking the pedestrian-friendly promenades of Costa Rica's capital – San Jose – is a great way to experience the local culture. Despite an occasional rainstorm, the country's tropical weather makes outdoor shopping an undeniably fun experience. The downtown part of San Jose has no shortage of department stores, traditional marketplaces and souvenir shops selling handcrafts.
The... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
The... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
San Jose Introduction Walking Tour
The history of San Jose, the capital city of Costa Rica, is that of growth and transformation. Founded in 1736 by the Spanish colonial administration (Cabildo de León) to concentrate the scattered inhabitants of the area, San Jose lacked formal city status until 1812. Surprisingly, but only two years later, the status was revoked. However, in 1820, it was reinstated, and San Jose became Costa... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
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