⛪ Metropolitan Cathedral of San José
Costa Rica
About This Sacred Site
The Metropolitan Cathedral of San José is the principal Catholic church of Costa Rica, facing the city's central park. The current neoclassical structure, rebuilt after the 1882 earthquake, features a simple but dignified exterior and a colorful interior with stained-glass windows imported from Europe. The cathedral has witnessed every major event in Costa Rican religious and civic life, from state funerals to Te Deum celebrations. Its location on the Avenida Central makes it the spiritual anchor of the capital.
Key Facts
- •The original cathedral was built in 1871 and destroyed by an earthquake in 1882
- •The current neoclassical structure was completed in 1883
- •Stained-glass windows depict biblical scenes and were imported from Europe
- •The cathedral hosts the national Te Deum Mass and state ceremonies
- •Located on the Avenida Central facing the Parque Central in downtown San José
Location
Coordinates: 9.9332, -84.0781
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