Fraijanes Things to Do

This small theater was founded by a group of independent performing artists. The idea behind the creation of this theater was to provide a venue in which to present original Costa Rican plays. Nowadays this theater offers vario... more

This temple is an imitation of the temple of love and music in Versailles. The painter Francisco Salazar, who became an architect, tore down a wooden kiosk and put this temple in its place. Inaugurated December 24, 1920, the te... more

This is a popular park located in downtown San Jose. It is the site for many local events, including the big holiday celebrations. It is also used by many people as a landmark on the way to various areas of the city. For exampl... more

Recently opened, this has quickly become a favorite with Latin jazz fans. Here, great artists such as Chucho Valdés e Irakere and the Argentinean Diego Urcola have held their shows while in Costa Rica. It has an excellent New Y... more

Located one block east of the San José post office, this is a tour group that arranges tours to various attractions in Costa Rica including the Parque Nacional Tortuguero and others. Tours are guided by professional, bilingual... more

The center offers exhibitions of important artists from Costa Rica and abroad. Additionally, it serves as an experimental theater, and it often hosts art workshops. Those with a particular interest in modern art should visit, a... more

The Museo de la Filatelia is located in one of the oldest and most beautiful buildings in downtown San José: the Edificio Central de Correos. This museum encourages children and young people to adopt collecting as a hobby to ac... more

Here, you will find many paintings by Costa Rican and Nicaraguan artists, all original artworks. This gallery has two additional shops: one is located in the Multiplaza Mall in Escazu, and the other is located in the Mall Caria... more

A contemporary gallery with exhibitions of the work of Costa Rican artists. If you are interested in buying, or just dare to look, it is always interesting to see the national art of a country, as it reveals what makes the nati... more

La Máscara (The Mask) is one of the most permanent and recognized independent theater groups in the capital. This theatre was granted to the group by the National Theater Company after a selection of projects presented by the i... more