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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 · 52.6km from La Virgen

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La Fortuna: Relax Termalitas Hot Springs Entry with Meal
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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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Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffe Tour
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San José: Guided Historical & Cultural Walking Tour
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Upper Balsa River White Water Rafting Class 3/4 in Costa Rica
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Whitewater Rafting Class 2-3 Balsa River from La Fortuna
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Don't miss these attractions in La Virgen: Poás Volcano National Park, La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park, and Costa Rica Pura Vida Rafting. 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 La Fortuna: Relax Termalitas Hot Springs Entry with Meal a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

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