What to do and see in Costa Rica, Costa Rica: The Best Historic Sites

December 9, 2021 Moriah Teneyck

Coordinates: 10°N 84°W / 10°N 84°W / 10; -84
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1. Teatro Nacional Costa Rica

Second Ave. and Fifth St., San Jose Costa Rica +506 2010 1100 http://www.teatronacional.go.cr
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4.5 based on 3,540 reviews

Teatro Nacional Costa Rica

Since 1897, this elegant theater has been a source of pride.

Reviewed By stjepkog - Gela, Italy

If You Have More then a Day - Visit the Teatro Nacional Costa Rica - It is a Beautiful Theater Built in the 19th Century - Take a Guided Tour.

2. Ruinas de Ujarras

El Valle del Rio Orosi, Ujarras 10104 Costa Rica
Excellent
45%
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4.5 based on 264 reviews

Ruinas de Ujarras

Reviewed By 1_Beach-at-a-time - Atlantis, United States

Entrance is free! Garden is manicured and flowers are beautiful! Ambience is very inviting and romantic. I was actually thinking about making it a great wedding venue :) Visit if you have time and want great scenery for photos

3. Cruz de Alajuelita

San Jose Costa Rica
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Cruz de Alajuelita

4. Ruins of the Church of Carthage

Cartago 30101 Costa Rica +506 2550 4400 http://www.muni-carta.go.cr
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4.5 based on 129 reviews

Ruins of the Church of Carthage

Reviewed By rileycw

As Cartago was the former town, we thought that we would visit it in search of unique architecture. That was not the case, aside from the inside of the church. We ran into an American who lives in Costa Rica three months out the year and asked him what else was there to see in the town. He mentioned the Ruins and it was worth the short ten-minute walking from the church. After facing several calamities, it was decided not to rebuild this church and today it stands as a ruin. It is a lovely park with well-manicured grounds but you are not permitted to go within the walls of the building. This, too, reminded me of a bit of home, the Unfinished Church in St. George's, Bermuda.

5. Church of La Ermita La Agonia

Main St., Liberia 50101 Costa Rica
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4.0 based on 27 reviews

Church of La Ermita La Agonia

This church was completed in 1865 and is now a museum.

6. Parque Nacional Santa Rosa

Area de Conservacion Guanacaste Costa Rica http://www.acguanacaste.ac.cr/1999/ecoturismo/santa_rosa_tur.html
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4.0 based on 123 reviews

Parque Nacional Santa Rosa

Reviewed By Matt19611 - Reading, United States

There is a historic building here dating to the 18th century and some very old stone corrals. This was the site of the bulk of Costa Rica’s limited war history when William Walker, an American Lawyer backed by the Confederacy attempted to invade the country with his band of mercenaries, The armed citizens rapidly beat them back. Anyway, for us the main attraction in this park is Playa Naranja. the park costs about 9,000 Colones to enter (maybe $8?) and you can’t go to the beach without playing. The problem is there is a VERY rough road for 6.7 miles to the beach. We had a small Suzuki rental 4x4 and we were able to do it- but it took an hour 20 minutes each way and we bottomed out 4 or 5 times. If you don’t have 4x4 experience and or a higher clearance 4x4, you might not want to attempt it. There is no potable water so bring your own. The beach is 4 miles long and very few other people are there, It’s known as a good surfing beach and people also come in by boat to surf here. We loved it here as there were so few other people, “Witch Rock” aka “Roca Bruja” is a giant boulder sitting a few hundred yards off shore. If you have the time, go.

7. Chepeteando/ San Jose a pie

Sabana Sur, San Jose 10110 Costa Rica +506 6057 0077 [email protected] http://www.chepeteando.com

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