A plaza for the people, the statues are intriguing but the life of the everyday is here to enjoy. Watch people feed the pigeons, hang out with friends, discuss the news.

The cultural plaza is where just about everyone hangs out sometime or another. It's crowded, noisy, and full of all kinds of streetlife, from everyday Ticos and tourists to the scammers to the truly downtrodden. It's well patrolled by the police, and they'll keep you safe. They may not keep your stuff safe. In this plaza, you'll find the National... More

For being the main plaza at the center of the capital city of Costa Rica, Plaza de la Cultura is definitely lacking. Basically, it is filled with people trying to sell you thinks or hand you advertisements, as well as lots and lots of birds that know no fear and will literally swarm you. (Oh, and there will also be... More

La Plaza de la Cultura is a nice little place to pass some time while headed else where in San Jose or Costa Rica. There is some decent shopping (if you are from the US, it may not seem very impressive), Teatro Nacional , Museuo del Oro, el Gran Hotel Costa Rica and the cafe 1820. There are often street... More

What is nice about it is that in its underground level it has the gold museum, which is GREAT. Also, next to it, it has the National Theathre.

It is a nice place to find souvenirs and gifts from Costa Rica. The people that work there are very helpful.

It is the central plaza in San Jose and you will be in it's general area while touring.

I stayed at a hotel that faced this plaza. There is always a crowd, always something going on. Theater and a bank located there too.

yes, this is a very very important part of san jose. take a look, then leave. nothing extraordinary about this place, save occasional nice events. in the vicinity are the national theater, the gran hotel costa rica, and the gold or jade museum - check those out instead. there can be a lot of dodgy individuals here too, so be... More