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Children's Museum

Museo de Los Ninos is massive, fun and informative. Exhibiting thousands of interactive displays, this entrancing building is a great attraction for families with kids. The educational exhibits in the Children's museum are extremely interesting. It has fantastic descriptions about almost everything - from pre Columbian lifestyle to the rainforests in the country to the designing of space ships. It is a great platform for students and children who also study about such topics in their schools. One of the favourite exhibits here is the model of an earthquake, which is an amazing simulation explaining the tectonic activity in detail. The museum also houses the National auditorium, which organises several functions that often showcases contemporary art. Tourists coming here and witnessing these spectacular exhibitions are often left spell bound. Read More

Located right in the heart of the Talamanca Mountain Range, the major part of which lies in the province of San Jose gives you one of the best hiking opportunities in the country. A little far off from the central city, this national park is a tourist gem for adventure lovers. Parque Nacional Chirripo as the locals call it, covers around 123,923 acres. Trek through the twisted trails and reach the summit, which is the highest peak in the country and also the second highest in Central America. Get a great exposure of the rainforest environment and witness the true and natural beauty of the local flora and fauna of the country. Read More

Museo de Arte Costarricense was originally the main terminal of San Jose's first international airport. A very attractive sight, the museum is equally fascinating from inside luring travellers from different parts of the world. Almost every significant Costa Rican art work can be found here. The museum contains the largest art collections of the extremely talented artists from the colonial period to the present. With over six thousand masterpieces and the museum being absolutely free for its visitors, makes this landmark all the more attractive. The back gate of the museum leads to a huge sculpture garden, where the museum admires can go around, take a stroll and relax. Read More

Gold Museum

As the name suggests, the museum consists of innumerable collections of gold. The metal is already hugely popular among masses and this museum which is entirely based on it, makes it even more attractive. An abode to the age old collections of gold pieces, the gold museum is located in the prime downtown area of San Jose. The magnificent building is a home to various sculptures and statues which are purely made of gold. As enormous as it looks, it has three big floors displaying the marvellous collections of the expensive metal. Travellers having affinity towards jewellery may stop for a little while longer and witness the lavish collections. Read More

Yet another spectacular landmark in the capital, Jade Museum houses a beautiful collection of Pre-Columbian artefacts dating from 500BC to 1500 AD. Jade museum is one of the must-visit attractions for anyone who is coming to Costa Rica. Go through the intriguing archaeological finds and relics and discover the five-story building covering over seven thousand sq. metres of exhibition space. The countless collections can get anyone awestruck. There are other interesting pieces to check including skulls and teeth bearing jade implants along with many jewellery functions and tools. The museum is one of the most visited tourists spots in the entire country. Read More

Metropolitan Cathedral

Cathedral Metropolitano, as the Costa Ricans call it, is the most significant cathedral in San Jose. Built in 1871, it is a great place to offer peace and tranquillity to its visitors. the superb neoclassical architecture may appear somewhat plain from outside however it is developed with delightful recoloured glasses, models, tiles and sculptures. Extremely calm and quiet as it is inside, the religious wonder is very much encompassed by patio nurseries, which also has an enormous marble statue of Papa Juan Paul II. Worshiping in the church building brings a particular respite from the daily hustling clamour of the bustling city. Read More

The most important landmark in the city, the National Centre of Art and Culture is an abode to contemporary art, dance and theatre. Millions of tourists come from all across the globe to visit this attraction. Incorporated in what was before called National Liquor manufacturing plant, the National Centre of Art and Culture is an exceptional amalgamation of various galleries showcasing diverse subjects. It is additionally a home to the Ministry of culture. The Museum of Contemporary Art and Design(MADC) is the most famous of all historical centres here and is surely understood for its endless craftsmanship presentations that shows the best works in the nation. The most fascinating part in this point of interest are the turning and rotating shows of the local artists and craftsmen with a slight look at the works of other foreign nations. The historical centre additionally houses a theatre that frequently organizes the neighbourhood social, music, drama and dance performances giving the rich taste of San Jose. It is astonishing how this spot is sufficient to inform the guests about the excellent social legacy of the nation. Read More

Parque ZoolÑgico SimÑn BolÕvar

A popular zoo in the capital city called Parque ZoolÑgico SimÑn BolÕvar is a great attraction for animal lovers. It invites several tourists from different continents all round the year. Once neglected by the locals, the zoo is now a top class tourist attraction for the city. The zoo also offers to be a good change after having visited so many museums. Visitors come and spot some of the greatest Asian, African and Costa Rican animals. There is also a big reptile house which is quite popular among tourists. The house has different species of reptiles including snakes and crocodiles, which provides a thrilling experience to the travellers. In addition to this, you will also come across a lot of gift shops offering different Costa Rican souvenirs. Read More

Butterflies are the pretty little colourful creatures on the flowers and are adored by one and all. Spirogyra is a beautiful butterfly farm located within the walking distance of the city. Away from the daily noise of the busy capital area, this place is quite calm and soothing to both locals and foreign visitors. Spirogyra Butterfly garden is a little heavenly setting in the city which is in total contrast with the busy streets of San Jose. An abode to over thirty different species of butterflies, the garden is a great sight for some refreshment and relaxation. It provides a great introduction to the lifecycle of these beautiful creatures and offers to be a great picnic spot too. There are also many coffee shops, restaurants and galleries where tourists often, go, eat, relax and buy souvenirs. Read More