About: This large modern park offers a 2.5 kilometer trail for walking, running, or cycling, as well as green spaces for sports and recreation. They also offer a random assortment of educational and wellness courses, as well as event spaces available for rent. It is a unique concept with a lot of potential. Province: San…
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Finca Don Pachi
About: This is a recreational park with green spaces for picnics, lawn games, and a restaurant. It is a great place to spend a day off with friends or family. You can bring your own food or order at their restaurant. You can bring your own picnic setup or rent picnic furniture. There are beautiful…
Downtown San Jose Museums
Options for museums in Downtown San Jose:
National Museum
About: A beautiful indoor and outdoor museum covering many aspects of Costa Rican culture and history. The building itself was once a military fort and prison. They have a butterfly garden, pre-Columbian spheres and other historical artifacts, as well as small jade and gold collections, which is perfect in case you don’t have time to…
La Salle Museum
About: This is Costa Rica’s natural history museum, home to dinosaur skeletons and other fossils, gem and mineral collections, and taxidermy dioramas, as well as an extensive butterfly collection. It is small in size but filled to the brim with stuff to look at, so you could spend hours here. Province: San Jose Starting from:…
Jade Museum
About: This is an archeological museum home to an extensive jade collection as well as historical artifacts. It covers the historical and anthropological origins of Costa Rica and its people. It is very large with 5 floors offering both permanent and temporary exhibitions. They offer guided tours, or you can simply walk through self-guided. There…
Gold Museum
About: This museum has 2 levels and includes information on the history of gold and currency in Costa Rica, as well as national art pieces. It is located right in the heart of Downtown San Jose, and is the perfect stop on a walking tour of the area. Province: San Jose Starting from: Downtown San…
Costa Rican Art Museum
About: This is a wonderful little art and culture museum with an interesting history. It used to be the location of the San Jose airport, before it moved to Alajuela. It has permanent as well as rotating exhibits. The best part is it’s free! Province: San Jose Starting from: Downtown San Jose Time to reach…
Children’s Museum
About: This is a great children’s museum similar to children’s museums found around the US. It is interactive and hands on, and quite extensive with more than 46 different rooms and areas. It is a blast for children and adults alike. Province: San Jose Starting from: Downtown San Jose Time to reach from starting location:…
AWA El Museo del Agua
About: This is not actually a museum but a private reserve with trails visiting 4 waterfalls. A reservation includes a guided tour, as well as breakfast and lunch. You can swim in the natural pools. Province: San Jose Starting from: Downtown San Jose Time to reach from starting location: 2 hours 45 minutes Time needed…