Metropolitan Cathedral, San Jose, Costa Rica
March 13, 2023
Gumbo was visiting the main cathedral in downtown San Jose. It is more than 150 years old and one of its proudest moments was when Pope John Paul II held a mass here in 1983.
Gumbo was visiting the main cathedral in downtown San Jose. It is more than 150 years old and one of its proudest moments was when Pope John Paul II held a mass here in 1983.
DrFumblefinger visits Central Park in San Jose, which makes up for its lack of green space with a lot of concrete.
Founded in the first half of the 18th century, San José has a history that is reflected in the faces of the diverse range of people who live there.
The fabulous Jade Museum in San Jose contains the largest collection of American Jade artifacts. This, and many thousands of other pre-Columbian artifacts are on display.
Situated in Costa Rica’s capitol city, in its National Park (really just a small city park) are three human torsos made of stone and resin.
DrFumblefinger admires this old bank building which he spotted while exploring old San Jose. The company has become successful and today is Costa Rica’s largest bank, but this structure points to humble origins.
DrFumblefinger finds an unusual piece of public art while rambling around San Jose.
DrFumblefinger enjoyed the art on the façade of the Hotel Presidente in downtown San Jose.
Gumbo was visiting the historic National Theater in San Jose, Costa Rica.
DrFumblefinger visits the Central Market in the Costa Rican capital. It’s a large market, covering a square block, with lots of things to buy.
Gumbo was visiting the main cathedral in downtown San Jose. It is more than 150 years old and one of its proudest moments was when Pope John Paul II held a mass here in 1983.
DrFumblefinger visits Central Park in San Jose, which makes up for its lack of green space with a lot of concrete.
Founded in the first half of the 18th century, San José has a history that is reflected in the faces of the diverse range of people who live there.
The fabulous Jade Museum in San Jose contains the largest collection of American Jade artifacts. This, and many thousands of other pre-Columbian artifacts are on display.
Situated in Costa Rica’s capitol city, in its National Park (really just a small city park) are three human torsos
DrFumblefinger admires this old bank building which he spotted while exploring old San Jose. The company has become successful and today is Costa Rica’s largest bank, but this structure points to humble origins.
DrFumblefinger finds an unusual piece of public art while rambling around San Jose.
DrFumblefinger enjoyed the art on the façade of the Hotel Presidente in downtown San Jose.
Gumbo was visiting the historic National Theater in San Jose, Costa Rica.
DrFumblefinger visits the Central Market in the Costa Rican capital. It’s a large market, covering a square block, with lots of things to buy.