Although the exterior looks imposing and somewhat boring, the interior of the basilica is extraordinary. The wood and painted columns are a feast for the eye. The chapel at the rear of the basilica houses offerings and notes thanking the Negrita for interceding and helping pilgrims overcome problems, recover from an operation, win a football match.... Do visit, if only... More

I would rank the beauty of this basilica along with major basilicas in Europe. Watching worshipers crawl on their knees to the alter is truly inspiring and humbling. The church is a total piece of art. And, you must wash in the fountain. You can feel its healing immediately!

The Basilica is a very beautiful cathedral, and is the home of La Negrita. The story goes that back in the 1600s a little girl found a doll and tried to bring it home with her over and over again, but the figure kept returning to the place where she found it. Churchfolk decided that the doll was actually a... More

This church was amazing. There are many stories that go with the history and we were lucky enough to have friends who knew all about it and told us along the way. However, they do have tours for you to take. There was a mass taking place when we visited, but we were still able to see everything. The many... More

Whether you are religious or not the beautiful experience is awesome. Over 2,000,000 people make their personal pilgrimmage here through late July and August 1 and 2.

Having seen most of the Costa Rican natural sites, we decided to go visit this Cathedral we had heard about not far from San Jose. The Cathedral was truly lovely, with a large plaza in front. We were told many people from all over Costa Rica visit this site as a pilgrimage, as they believe miracles and healings took place... More

Being a basilica, this is a bit of a different kind of "attraction." Costa Rican is a Catholic country and while not every Tico or Tica is a practicing Catholic, the religion is deep rooted in the country and has many devoted believers. Every August Ticos make the pilgrimage to the Basilica De Nuestra Senora de Los Angeles to give... More

We wondered aroud the plaza where this cathedral as well as inside which has a lot of beutiful details. A big plus, you get a taste of the religious culture.

They have a gift shop and a museum. This helped to understand the culture and why it is so important to the Costa Ricans. The church is beautiful and the plaza is simple. The parking is a challenge but if you park a block or two away it is doable. However, do not leave your valuables in the car.