Iglesia de San Isidro de Coronado
Landmark · San José & Central Valley · hidden gem
A neo-Gothic church finished around 1935 in the cool hills above San José, with pointed towers and stained glass that feel more Bavarian than tropical.
- Cost
- Free
- Time there
- 20 min
- Best time
- afternoon
- Kids
- 6 / 10
- View
- 4 / 10
- Crowds
- 2 / 10
- Swimming
- 0 / 10
- Effort
- 0 / 10
- Location
- 9.976016, -84.006814 — Google Maps
Tip
Pair it with a drive up toward the Las Nubes and Cascajal hills for valley views on the way back.
Be careful
Keep an eye on your belongings in busy town centres, and dress respectfully if you go inside a church.
Places nearby
- Ecole TravelTrip PlannersSan José destination management company since 1993, known for sustainable tourism programs.
- Camino TravelTrip Planners · from $1,842San José inbound tour operator designing personalized trips for families, couples and groups since 1991.
- Soda Yogui'sSodas & Local FoodFamily-run neighborhood soda near the university with simple decor, big casados and a long daily menu, known for the casado with carne en salsa and fresh cas juice.
- Foodie Tours Costa RicaFood & CoffeeSmall-group food walks in San José: a contemporary Costa Rican tasting route and a farm-to-table tour through Barrio Escalante, a city culture and coffee-workshop walk, and a day trip to a farm in Sarapiquí.
- CafeotecaFood & CoffeeSpecialty-coffee house in Barrio Escalante that serves Costa Rican beans from eight growing regions by the cup and by the bag, with a daytime menu of brunch plates, salads and pastries.
- Spirogyra Butterfly GardenParks & WildlifeSmall, shaded butterfly garden inside the city, with native species flying free in a netted forest garden, a pupae display, and a trail along the river corridor.
Sources: OpenStreetMap way/204037444 · Wikidata Q5847801 · https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/204037444 · https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parroquia_San_Isidro_Labrador_(V%C3%A1zquez_de_Coronado) · https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5847801