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Ciudad Quesada Cathedral

Also known as: Catedral de San Carlos Borromeo

A modern concrete-and-steel cathedral opposite the central park. Inside stands a Christ the Redeemer about 7 metres tall by sculptor Édgar Zúñiga.

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Ciudad Quesada's cathedral, a modern grey and white building with a tall clock tower, with a crowd in front of it.
Photo: Green Mostaza, 2010 · CC BY 4.0

What you can do for free

  • Learn local historySee the concrete-and-steel architecture and, if it is open, the Christ the Redeemer inside.
  • Traditions and eventsWatch the Entrada de los Santos during the patron saint festivities (25 October to 4 November, according to the ICT).

Construction began in 1951 (CR Hoy) and it opened as a church in 1979 (San Carlos Digital), the year it was consecrated according to the municipal historical review. Its exterior has stayed much the same since.

In 1980 a Christ the Redeemer about 7 metres tall, by sculptor Édgar Zúñiga, was installed inside. We found no visiting hours: you can only see the inside when the church is open, without interrupting Mass.

Every year, from 25 October to 4 November, the patron saint festivities of San Carlos Borromeo are held, organised by the Diocese of Ciudad Quesada (ICT). During the "Entrada de los Santos", the community watches from the roadside as the saints' images are paraded to the cathedral.

How to get there

It faces the [central park](PLACE:parque-central-ciudad-quesada). See how to reach Ciudad Quesada in the [regional routes](GUIDE:rutas-regionales).

Permitted access

A working Catholic church. The exterior can be seen from the street and the park; the inside depends on it being open.

Precautions

What we don't know yet

  • Hours when the church is open to visitors.
  • The 2026 patron saint festivities programme.

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Sources

Every fact on this page comes from these sources. The date is when we checked them.

  1. ICT — Guía turística Llanuras del Norte (flipbook, p. 14) Official

    The church among San Carlos' urban attractions.

    ict.go.cr · checked on

  2. San Carlos Digital – La historia del Cristo Redentor de la catedral de Ciudad Quesada Local media

    Opened in 1979, and Édgar Zúñiga's Christ the Redeemer (1980).

    sancarlosdigital.com · published · checked on

  3. CR Hoy – Villa Quesada antes de que llegara la tele (columna) National media

    Construction began in 1951.

    crhoy.com · published · checked on

  4. Municipalidad de San Carlos – Reseña histórica Official

    Consecration of the church in 1979.

    munisc.go.cr · checked on

  5. San Carlos Digital – Ciudad Quesada ayer y hoy, en fotos Local media

    The exterior has been preserved since it was built.

    sancarlosdigital.com · published · checked on

  6. ICT — Guía turística Llanuras del Norte (flipbook, p. 9, calendario de fiestas) Official

    Patron saint festivities and the Entrada de los Santos.

    ict.go.cr · checked on

  7. San Carlos Digital – Colapso de alcantarilla obliga a cerrar paso en el centro de Ciudad Quesada Local media

    Route 141 closure behind the church.

    sancarlosdigital.com · published · checked on

  8. OpenStreetMap — Catedral San Carlos Borromeo (vía 130835878) Map

    Location of the church.

    openstreetmap.org · checked on

  9. Enrutador FOSSGIS/OSRM sobre datos de OpenStreetMap (routing.openstreetmap.de) Map

    Estimated driving distance from La Fortuna's central park.

    routing.openstreetmap.de · checked on

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Ciudad Quesada Central Park

Ciudad Quesada and around · 46.7 km · 45 min

The main square of San Carlos' head town, with a 1953 bandstand, play areas and, from time to time, fairs and free shows. The cathedral stands opposite.

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Ciudad Quesada Municipal Market

Ciudad Quesada and around · 46.6 km · 45 min

The downtown municipal market, which the ICT recommends for trying the area's traditional food. Walking around is free; eating is paid.