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Catedral de Puntarenas
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“Nothing extraordinary but a lovely place to visit”
Jan 2020
This site is an easy walk from almost anywhere in Puntarenas. The inside of the cathedral is a bit barren, but very peaceful. It is very clean, relaxing, and cool!
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“Calm and cool”
Mar 2019
A very peaceful church in the heart of Puntarenas. The high ceiling building provides a cooler area from the intense heat outside. Quite plain inside with bright stained glass windows. When we visited there was a wedding taking place. It was lovely to sit at the back of the church to watch. The church is in a pleasant square with a small gardened area with statues. There aren't any real buildings of interest in Puntarenas so a visit to the church is worthwhile.
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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William P
Glendale, AZ1,334 contributions
Nothing extraordinary but a lovely place to visit
Jan 2020
This site is an easy walk from almost anywhere in Puntarenas. The inside of the cathedral is a bit barren, but very peaceful. It is very clean, relaxing, and cool!
Written 18 January 2020
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Waddington, UK2,758 contributions
Calm and cool
Mar 2019 • Couples
A very peaceful church in the heart of Puntarenas. The high ceiling building provides a cooler area from the intense heat outside. Quite plain inside with bright stained glass windows. When we visited there was a wedding taking place. It was lovely to sit at the back of the church to watch.
The church is in a pleasant square with a small gardened area with statues. There aren't any real buildings of interest in Puntarenas so a visit to the church is worthwhile.
Written 20 March 2019
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Kathleen W
Maple Ridge, Canada1,062 contributions
Well Restored Catedral
Oct 2018 • Couples
This cathedral in Puntarenas is one of the best restored buildings we say in Puntarenas. The inside is not lavish but the church bells were pretty to hear. The grounds are also pretty and wide open - worth walking by if you're in Puntarenas
Written 22 November 2018
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AthensBulldawg
Athens GA1,010 contributions
Shady area nearby is restful; interesting statues in adjacent plaza
May 2018 • Couples
This church has an interesting facade and faces a small park and plaza. Benches provide some respite from sun and heat. The adjacent plaza now features several interesting statues. The peninsula is small and this location is an easy walk.
Written 3 June 2018
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George B
Aberdeen, UK1,548 contributions
Catedral de Puntarenas - Worth a Quick Visit
Feb 2018 • Couples
We stopped here briefly when going from the ship on our Tom Thumb Tour and it was full of history . Nice leaded windows and can be found on the street just back from the Beach.
Written 14 May 2018
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Philippa A. M
Dubai, United Arab Emirates25 contributions
Worth visiting if you are nearby
Oct 2017 • Friends
This is a lovely old church, cool, quiet and peaceful. If you are in the viscinity it is well worth a visit for this, and the classical architecture.
Written 17 November 2017
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Duquesadiner
Glasgow, UK1,407 contributions
Lovely Catholic Church
Apr 2017 • Couples
If you are doing a tour of Caldera and Puntarenas then you will most likely go along the front of the beach. In Puntarenas, just a street or so back from the beach there is a beautiful little church. I don't quite know how it gets called a Cathedral but you should get your tour guide to stop and take a look inside. It sits is nice grounds and is clearly an integral part of the local community. You might not stay long but don't pass it up if you are here.
Written 24 April 2017
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Marco_Montero
San Jose, Costa Rica61 contributions
An old church
Apr 2017 • Couples
This place has a lot of history and the architecture is magnificent. The windows and the inner area are very pretty and with beatifull details.
Written 11 April 2017
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Moorken
Wetteren, Belgium491 contributions
Just another church
Aug 2016 • Couples
Passed this church on our way to the Isla tortuga boat trip. Quickly jumped in, but it's really not a place you should go and look for or make an extra turnaround.... Just another Costa Rican church, that's all...
Written 11 August 2016
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GilB867
Memphis, TN636 contributions
Pretty Cathedral and Grounds
Feb 2016 • Couples
This cathedral does not appear to be very old, in fact it looks as if it were built fairly recently, so I doubt there is any historical significance to this church.

The grounds are very pleasant and peaceful, and the shade is a welcome respite from the hot sun. Nice place to stop and relax if you are walking around town.
Written 25 March 2016
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