San José
Costa Rica’s most important theater stages plays, dance, opera, classical concerts, Latin American music and other major events. The main season runs from…
Must-see entertainment in Costa Rica
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San José
Grab a craft beer and some vegetarian grub, such as stuffed mushrooms, at this cute San Pedro restaurant and bar. Then head to the spacious and…
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Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica
San José
Costa Rica's graceful, modernist 35,000-seat national soccer stadium, constructed with funding from the Chinese government and opened in 2011, is the…
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Puerto Limón
You can't miss this bar, with its big yellow tsunami sign and Hokusai's Great Wave painted on the side of the building. Probably the hippest spot in town,…
San José
One of Chepe's most atmospheric nightspots, Sótano is named for its cellar jazz club, where people crowd in for frequent performances including intimate…
San José
Now with only a single location in the suburb of Escazú, Jazz Café nonetheless continues to impress. Countless performers have taken to the stage here,…
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San José
This artsy, two-story dive attracts some of the top local talent for live music gigs. The blackboard ceiling fills with messages and drawings nightly. And…
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San José
This pink Victorian mansion houses the government-run film center and its vast archive of national and international flicks. Festivals, lectures and…
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San José
See and be seen at this swanky rooftop lounge, where international DJs regularly perform. If you want to show up early and dine first, this place is also…
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San José
Screens the latest releases in a large renovated theater, along with independent films in English. The attached Kubrick Gastro Bar serves up delicious…
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San José
On Friday and Saturday nights, punk shows (Guttermouth, Voodoo Glow Skulls!) are all the rage at this skate park in Barrio Soledad.
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San José
A restored 1920s theater with regular fine-arts performances, including music, theater, ballet and other forms of dance.
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San José
A grand stage for concerts, dance, theater and plays. Affiliated with the Centro Costarricense de Ciencia y Cultura.
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San José
This club is the place to see heavy metal, punk and ska bands. Its salsa dancing nights are also good.
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Mal País & Santa Teresa
This Argentine-owned restaurant is a popular spot for dinner and drinks by candlelight (Grandma's pork gets rave reviews). But things really pick up after…
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San José
This theater hosts performances sponsored by the Centro Cultural Costarricense Norteamericano, a cultural center that promotes ties between Costa Rica and…
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San José
This English-language performance troupe has been around since the 1950s and presents several plays a year. They perform in venues around town; call or go…
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Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
This 45-seat theater shows a fun rotation of popular American movies and cartoons for kids. Admission is free if you spend US$10 at the hotel's restaurant…
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San José
A jam-packed shocking-pink building offering everything from roulette to slot machines and what has to be the highest density of prostitutes in the city.
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Puerto Limón
This stadium isn't architecturally significant, but since 1887 it has drawn Limón residents and visitors to the diamond.
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San José
This popular multiplex has 10 screens showing the latest Hollywood flicks.
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Quepos
If you feel like putting your cash on the line, there’s a small casino at the Best Western Hotel Kamuk, but the scene gets a bit seedy.
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Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
The pop-up movie experience has found a new home at the newly opened Paradise Bar 2.0, right on the beach. Have a drink and catch a movie.
