World CapitalsWhat is the capital of Costa Rica?
San José is the capital of Costa Rica, in North America.
San José's National Theatre opened in 1897 after coffee growers helped finance its construction.
Where is San José?
San José is located at approximately 9.94° N, 84.09° W. The marker shows its position on the world map.
Which capitals are nearby?
These are the nearest capitals in our capital collection. Distances are approximate straight-line distances between capital coordinates, rather than travel routes.
- Managua, Nicaragua 343 km
- Panama City, Panama 511 km
- Tegucigalpa, Honduras 575 km
- San Salvador, El Salvador 697 km
- Guatemala City, Guatemala 872 km