Curridabat Canton

Curridabat Canton is an administrative district located southeast of San José, positioned at approximately 1,200 meters elevation in a highland area. Several national routes and a rail line traverse the region, connecting it to neighboring communities and the capital.

The canton was officially established on August 21, 1929, when the area had around 5,000 residents. It has since grown from a rural settlement into a developed suburban region.

The Church of San Antonio de Padua shapes the area with its distinctive early 20th-century architecture and serves as a spiritual center for residents. It reflects the religious traditions that remain important to daily life in the district.

The canton is easily accessible via national routes that link it to nearby areas and the capital. Public rail service provides an alternative to driving and reaches different parts of the district.

The Plaza del Sol opened in 1982 and triggered the beginning of major shopping center development in the area. This commercial transformation changed the canton from a quiet residential zone into a busy shopping destination.

Location: San José Province

Capital city: Curridabat

Elevation above the sea: 1,208 m

Shares border with: Desamparados Canton, La Unión Canton

Website: https://curridabat.go.cr

GPS coordinates: 9.91806,-84.03333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:45