Place to visit
Iglesia de La Merced, Costa Rica: what it is and when to go
Iglesia de La Merced is a historic church in San Jose, Costa Rica (San José, Costa Rica). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is December to March. In June there are 12 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 25. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Costa Rica: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Historic church in San Jose, Costa Rica · Temples
- Where
- Costa Rica · Avenida Libertador Juan Rafael Mora Porras 0003, San José
- Best time
- December to March.
- Nearest airport
- SJO San José (Alajuela), 15 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 9.93333, -84.08376
What it is and where
Iglesia de La Merced is a historic church in San Jose, Costa Rica (San José, Costa Rica). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Costa Rica: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in San José, Costa Rica, where this site lists 39 more places to see, 476 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 9.93333, -84.08376; the nearest main airport is Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO, San José (Alajuela)), 15 km as the crow flies. How to get around Costa Rica (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Temples places in Costa Rica. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Iglesia de La Merced is December to March.
- JanBest time11:29
- FebBest time11:41
- MarBest time11:56
- AprPossible12:13
- MayPossible12:27
- JunPossible12:35
- JulPossible12:32
- AugPossible12:20
- SepBetter not12:03
- OctBetter not11:46
- NovPossible11:32
- DecBest time11:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 25. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Costa Rica in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Costa Rica
To enter Costa Rica there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid passport and onward ticket to hand”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Costa Rica checklist. Currency: Costa Rican colón (CRC); dollars are accepted almost everywhere in tourism; plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- San José Central MarketBuilding in San José, Costa Rica246 m
- A los PresentesMonument377 m
- La CholaMonument407 m
- Metropolitan Cathedral of San JoséCathedral in Costa Rica552 m
- Pre-Columbian Gold MuseumPre-Columbian archaeological museum in San José, Costa Rica777 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Costa Rica guide.
More in Costa Rica: Temples
- Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, Cartago: church building in Cartago, Costa Rica
- San José Costa Rica Temple: Temple of the Latter Day Saints
- Omar Mosque and Islamic Center of Costa Rica: mosque in San José, Costa Rica
- Orosi Church: colonial church in Costa Rica
- Parroquia San Bartolomé Apóstol: church in Barva, Heredia, Costa Rica
- Evangelical Lutheran Church of Costa Rica: The Evangelical Lutheran church of Costa Rica is a German - speaking parish of Lutheran faith in Costa Rica. it is a member of the Lutheran world Federation
Every Costa Rica place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Iglesia de La Merced?
It is a historic church in San Jose, Costa Rica. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Costa Rica: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Iglesia de La Merced?
December to March. In June there are 12 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 25.
How do you get to Iglesia de La Merced?
The nearest main airport is Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), 15 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Costa Rica is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Costa Rica map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have San José Central Market, A los Presentes, La Chola. The rest is in the Costa Rica guide.
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