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National Museum of Costa Rica
No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Costa Rica

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 · 92.1 km from Tortuguero

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San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets
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Duration: 210 mins
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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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San Jose: Food Tour at the Central Market
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Between Wheels and Flavors of San Jose
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San Jose: Tortuguero Park Day Tour with Breakfast & Lunch
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Duration: 12 hrs
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San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner & Cocktail Class
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Duration: 4 hrs
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Tortuguero: Night Wildlife Spotting and Jungle Walk
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Amazing Night Hike in Tortuguero
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Tortuguero: Nighttime Walking Tour and Guided Tour in French
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Tortuguero Mystical Rainforest Night Experience
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Jungle Night Tour in Tortuguero: Wildlife and Adventure.
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Tortuguero: Guided Night Walk in the Tropical Forest
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Tortuguero: A nighttime walk through the Tortuguero rainforest
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Tortuguero: Night Wildlife Spotting and Jungle Walk Tour
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YoYo_1I8Q7O5ODecember 1, 2025
5.0
Walking along the volcanic rock trails of Arenal Volcanoes National Park, a slight tremor from the depths of the earth resonated in my shoes. The smell of sulfur mingled with the damp rainforest mist, and suddenly, the cry of a howler monkey pierced the air from the treetops. I held my breath on the viewpoint—and as the clouds parted, the cone-shaped crater slowly emitted smoke rings, the setting sun painting the steam into golden-pink ribbons. The most magical experience was visiting the lava field at night: dark red heat flowed like the earth's veins through the cracks in the rocks, illuminating the phosphorescent spots of arrow frogs on the leaves. The guide whispered, "The volcanic ash teaches the soil to feel pain, which is why the flowers here bloom so wildly." On the way back, I touched the dew on the moss on the rock wall, and it was as warm as tears.

Arenal Volcano National Park

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099***50August 14, 2022
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The overall environment is good, the facilities are complete, and it also meets the epidemic prevention standards. It's good

National Museum of Costa Rica

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Gavin-BeijingFebruary 4, 2020
5.0
The pure natural landscape is extremely beautiful, pristine and pollution-free. It is the Switzerland of Latin America, with Tabacon Hot Springs, Irazu Volcano, Waterfall Park, Blue River Forest Park, etc. You will never want to leave after visiting here!

National Theater of Costa Rica

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What are the must-do things in Tortuguero?

Don't miss these attractions in Tortuguero: Tortuguero National Park, Sea Turtle Conservancy Visitor's Center, and Cerro del Tortuguero. If you like Food & drink, try Costa Rica San Jose Poas volcano coffee plantation and La Paz waterfall 1-day tour. If you enjoy Day tours, try Tortuguero: Night Wildlife Spotting and Jungle Walk.

You can give Costa Rica San Jose Poas volcano coffee plantation and La Paz waterfall 1-day tour and San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets 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 Tortuguero: Night Wildlife Spotting and Jungle Walk, Amazing Night Hike in Tortuguero, and Tortuguero: Nighttime Walking Tour and Guided Tour in French. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of November 5, 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Tortuguero is around PHP 1,203.45 – PHP 1,910.68. Rates vary by duration, group size, transportation, 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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