San José
San José is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica. The undisputed cultural and economic center of Costa Rica's central valley, where most of the population lives, San José is also the most important transportation hub for domestic travel even though the international airport is in Alajuela.- Neighborhood with about 288,000 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 1,160 metres (3,810 feet)
- Also known as“Canton Central”“Cantón Central de San Jos锓Cantón San José”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Estadio Luis Ángel ‘Pipilo’ Umaña and Estadio Ecológico.
Estadio Ecológico
Stadium
Estadio Ecológico is a stadium, which is situated 4½ km southwest of San José.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include San Pedro de Montes de Oca and San Vicente.
Ipís
Village
Ipís is a district of the Goicoechea canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica.
San José
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Latitude
9.9763° or 9° 58′ 35″ north
Longitude
-84.0217° or 84° 1′ 18″ west
Open location code
66XQXXGH+G8
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OpenStreetMap feature
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In Other Languages
From French to Spanish—“San José” goes by many names.
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Santa Marta and Labrador.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Parque Jesús and Parque Los Romilios.
Costa Rica: Highlights
Learn more about San José and Alajuela.
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