San José, Costa Rica / 8 photo spots
8 Instagram spots around San José, Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s capital mixes a historic theatre and market with leafy city parks. Explore the centre in daylight and keep valuables secure as you move between the stops.
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National Theatre of Costa Rica
From Plaza de la Cultura, frame the National Theatre’s façade and its entrance. Guided visits are paid. Photography is allowed without flash during visits, but not during performances.
Search Google MapsNational Museum of Costa Rica
From Plaza de la Democracia, include the yellow walls of the former Bellavista barracks in your frame. Admission fees may apply, and the exhibition rooms close on Mondays.
Search Google MapsTemplo de la Música, Parque Morazán
The domed Templo de la Música stands among trees in Parque Morazán. Use an open park path to frame the columns and dome together.
Search Google MapsEdificio Metálico San José
This metal school building borders Parque Morazán. From the public pavement, look for its decorative façade and keep students and other passersby out of the frame.
Search Google MapsCorreos de Costa Rica building
The historic post office has a detailed entrance and decorative towers. From the public pavement, use a vertical frame to include the doorway and upper façade.
Search Google MapsMercado Central San José
Inside the central market, look for a colorful arrangement of produce or flowers. Ask the seller before photographing a stall or people and keep the narrow aisles clear.
Search Google MapsParque Metropolitano La Sabana
West of the centre, La Sabana has a lake and broad green spaces. From an open path, frame trees across the water. Follow any signs around improvement works.
Search Google MapsMuseo de Arte Costarricense
The former airport terminal at La Sabana now houses the Museum of Costa Rican Art. From the public park area, frame its historic façade. Check museum access separately if you want to go inside.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Costa Rica Tourism Board, historical walks through San José
- Costa Rica Tourism Board, Central Valley attractions
- National Museum of Costa Rica, visitor information
- National Theatre of Costa Rica, visitor and photography questions
- ICODER, Parque Metropolitano La Sabana
- ICODER, improvement work at La Sabana
- UK FCDO, Costa Rica safety and security