At a glance
#5 of 7 Performing arts theaters in San JoséLocalGuideWorld score: 4.70
Rating breakdown
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5 ★78%
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4 ★17%
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3 ★4%
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2 ★1%
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1 ★1%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Teatro Popular Melico Salazar?
- Teatro Popular Melico Salazar is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 3,587 reviews.
- How does Teatro Popular Melico Salazar rank in San José?
- Teatro Popular Melico Salazar is #5 of 7 Performing arts theaters in San José by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Teatro Popular Melico Salazar located?
- WWMC+C64, Calle Central Alfredo Volio, Merced, San José Province, San José, 1000, Costa Rica — 0.7 km from the center of San José.
- How can I contact Teatro Popular Melico Salazar?
- Phone: +506 2295 6000 · Website: teatromelico.go.cr
Historic theater in San José. If you are visiting the city you might want to check if there's any concert of your interest. The Orquesta Filarmónica of Costa Rica plays there often, highly recommended! The pictures were taken from the 3rd floor!
While the theatre is beautiful and well worth a visit, make sure to avoid the two row of seating (4th balcony). We couldn’t see ⅓ of the stage without standing and the seating and space were insufficient and uncomfortable. Beware, there is also no air conditioning in the building… 🥵
This place is really nice, people who works there are kind. But I was in 4th floor, I felt unsafety if an emergency ocurrs there is no way to run, the AC wasn't turned on or at least I didn't feel it. The vast majority of the people nearby was joking about how hard is to try to be seated without touching everyone and an event of earthquake we all would die. Thanks God, everything went well.
Loved it, very classical looks and great acoustics, the resident band is just awesome! It's the national philharmonic orchestra, we saw them at the Queen tribute. Bathrooms are a little underwhelming but hey this building was built really long ago, I think remodeling the bathrooms could compromise the structure so I'm fine with them as they are.
Small and popular as its name calls it. This is an amazing place to enjoy events from music to theater and arts. No parking, and on street park is abusive in illegal prices for parking on the street. Look for near by official parking spots or take a cab.
Attended the Filarmonica of Costa Rica concert interpreting Iron Maiden songs and was not disappointed. We had seats in row H and they were great. I don't think there is a bad seat in the place. The ushers were very accommodating to handicapped persons.
Very well known in CR, despite the fact of being a very old building, the place is easy to access, seats are comfortable, great sound, there was no A/C though, so it was very warm. It has no parking lot, so it's recommended to arrive in Uber or taxi, there are some parking lots around (3 blocks away) however the area doesn't feel safe to walk late at night, our function ended at 9pm and there were cops every 2 blocks, although I'm not sure if it was because of Easter, and there were some suspicious people walking around, if you choose to do so, be pending of your belongings at all times.
A beautiful theater in downtown San Jose. It can get a bit warm due to the age of the theater and it not having AC so wear something light.
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