3 Great Museums in Costa Rica

Apr 12th, 2009 by admin in To: Costa Rica

When purchasing a Costa Rica all inclusive package, don’t forget to add these items on your to-see list.

National Theater and Gold Museum

The Gold Museum is a famous museum located in the heart of San Jose, below the Plaza de la Cultura. In the Gold Museum, you will be able to admire as many as 2000 pre-Columbian gold artifacts. The National Theater is located near the Gold Museum and the Plaza de la Cultura. This monument has a European flare to it : it was designed by architects from Belgium and decorated by artists from Italy. The National Theater offers shows from famous artist from around the world. With 1000 seats in the theater, you might have the chance to catch one of those shows. By choosing to go on a little San Jose tour, you will learn more about all the history behind the city.

: With 2000 pre-Columbia artifacts, the Gold Museum is a must see

Jade Museum

Amazing jade from the pre-Columbian era, shiny gold, stone art, this is just a glimpse of what you can admire at the Jade Museum. The Jade Museum is located in San Jose, at the top of the INS building. Been there before? Make sure you return to the Jade Museum on your next trip to Costa Rica, as the exhibitions of artist’s works changes frequently.

: The Jade museum : jade, gold and stone art

Butterfly farm and Insect Museum

Near Alajuela, Costa Rica, you will find some of the mst exotic farms you probably ever heard off : The Butterfly Farm. The farm greets the visitors with a guided two-hour two. The exhibition “Jewels of the Rainforest” by the famous entomologist Dr. Richard Whitten, is one exhibit not to be missed. Located at the Hotel Chalet Tirol, this extensive collection of unique insects (bugs, beetles, butterflies) are displayed in an artistic way, and educational videos and brochures (and maybe Dr Richard Whitten and his wife themselves!) will teach you about those wonderful and often unknown creatures.

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