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National Museum of Costa Rica
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National Museum of Costa Rica

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National Museum of Costa Rica is located in the heart of San Jose, next to Plaza de la Democracia. The yellow fortress-like building is a piece of history in itself: the outer walls still bear bullet marks from the 1948 civil war. On December 1 of that same year, José Figueres Ferrer famously swung a sledgehammer against the western wall of the barracks to announce the abolition of the army. Later, the barracks were officially converted into a museum, transforming from a military fortress into a cultural space. The visit begins at the butterfly garden near the entrance. The central courtyard displays several Diquis stone spheres; these perfectly round prehistoric stone spheres are highly recognizable artifacts of Costa Rica, and their discovery sites were inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2014. The museum's exhibitions follow a chronological timeline: the Pre-Columbian hall uses hundreds of artifacts, such as pottery, jade carvings, and grinding stones, to tell the story of the life and beliefs of the inhabitants before the arrival of the Spanish; the Gold Hall displays animal-shaped gold ornaments and miniature shaman figures; the Colonial and Republican History halls use old photographs and artifacts to show how coffee, bananas, and the railway changed the country; in the exhibition area converted from old prison cells, graffiti carved by prisoners in the 1930s and 1940s still remains on the walls. After viewing the exhibitions, you might want to head to the second-floor terrace and the central courtyard to overlook downtown San Jose.San Jose · 44.1km from Guapiles

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Farm to Table Cooking Class
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Sloth Tour in La Fortuna and Tortillas Cooking Class
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San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets
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Poas Coffee tour, La Paz Waterfall and Poas Volcano
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San Jose City Tour and central Market with local food
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Between Wheels and Flavors of San Jose
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Combo Rafting & Canopy Tour with organic lunch.
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Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffe Tour
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San José: Guided Historical & Cultural Walking Tour
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San José: Hacienda La Chimba Coffee Experience Tour
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San José Highlights Audio Tour: Cultural Treasures and Historical Landmarks
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Braulio Carrillo: Rainforest Pass, Aerial Tram & Zipline
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Rainforest Zip-Line Adventure – Braulio Carrillo, Costa Rica
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Whitewater Rafting Savegre Class II-III plus Waterfall Manuel Antonio
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Upper Balsa River White Water Rafting Class 3/4 in Costa Rica
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Rafting Pacuare River One Day from Turrialba
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Costa Rica San Jose: Manuel Antonio National Park 1-day tour
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White Water Rafting Class III & IV
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Sarapiqui River Extreme White Water Rafting Class IV
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Featured Day tours in Guapiles

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Jacó: Rainforest Adventures Guided Aerial Tram Tour
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Braulio Carrillo: Rainforest Zipline Canopy Tour
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Braulio Carrillo: Rainforest Aerial Tram Tour
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Canoe Tour in Tortuguero National Park Best in Town
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1-day tour to Poas volcano + coffee farm + waterfall from San Jose, Costa Rica from 1 person
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What travellers say about Guapiles

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YoYo_1I8Q7O5O1 December 2025
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As we climbed the Irasu crater, sulfurous fumes hissed and rose from fissures in the earth, like the planet gasping for breath with a low fever. Looking down at the emerald-green acidic lake, the guide suddenly pointed to its center—where pink ripples formed by extremophiles bloomed like flowers in the venom. "Death and life are always neighbors," he chuckled, handing us a face shield. On the descent, a torrential downpour began. We huddled in the observatory, munching on cornbread with black bean sauce, the windowpanes cracked like stars by raindrops and volcanic ash. On the way back, I touched the volcanic rock on the outside of my backpack; its porous surface still held the lingering warmth of the earth's heartbeat.

Volcan Irazu

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The overall environment is good, the facilities are complete, and it also meets the epidemic prevention standards. It's good

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What are the must-do things in Guapiles?

Don't miss these attractions in Guapiles: Blue Day Family Club, Volcan Irazu, and Campo Ferial Expo-Pococí. If you like Food & drink, try Costa Rica San Jose Poas volcano coffee plantation and La Paz waterfall 1-day tour. If you enjoy Culture & history, try Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffe Tour.

You can give Costa Rica San Jose Poas volcano coffee plantation and La Paz waterfall 1-day tour and Farm to Table Cooking Class a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Jacó: Rainforest Adventures Guided Aerial Tram Tour, Braulio Carrillo: Rainforest Zipline Canopy Tour, and Braulio Carrillo: Rainforest Aerial Tram Tour. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of 4 November 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Guapiles is around USD 23.76 – USD 133.39. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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