A Day in San Jose for Free

Spend one day in San Jose and see its sights without spending money!

Day 1: A Day in San Jose for Free

Our Lady of Solitude Church

This church was constructed in the 19th century. It is built of limestone in Baroque style and it is still used.

Morazan Park

This park is a home to the Temple of Music, an important local sight. There are also beautiful Japanese gardens in the area.

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Gran Hotel

A luxurious hotel in a beautiful building is located in the city centre. It was built in 1930.

National Theatre of Costa Rica

The 1,140-seat National Theatre of Costa Rica is Costa Rica's national theatre, located in the central section of San José.

Metropolitan Cathedral

The original cathedral had been destroyed by an earthquake and this one replaced it. It is a mix of styles and has a nice half-cupola.

Church of Worship

This is a beautiful church with stained-glass windows and wooden ceiling. It is one of the oldest churches in San José.

General Cemetery

An old cemetery where you can admire many mausoleums built of marble. There are more than 5200 vaults in this area.

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