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Tours Costa Rica: San Jose AttractionsL Centro Nacional de Arte y Cultura (National Center of Art and Culture)
By Explore Costa Rica Staff
Oct 2, 2007, 15:16
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San Jose Guide:
San Jose, the Capital of Costa Rica, is the hub of all transportation in Costa Rica. For that reason, it is usually the first place you will visit while in Costa Rica. It lies between three Costa Rica volcanoes. There is a large variety of Costa Rica hotels, National Parks, restaurants and tours & attractions for visitors. The first thing noticed about San Jose is the local friendliness. The city is set up on a pretty logical grid system. When on foot and touring the capital, Costa Ricans, also known as Ticos, are always willing to lend a hand with directions. Always remember though, locals use landmarks not street names for directions, and if you just can't figure out where you are, find a local church. Every church in Costa Rica faces west. While in the Capital, you have access to the best public transportation in all of Central America.
Tours Costa Rica: San Jose Attractions Centro Nacional de Arte y Cultura (National Center of Art and Culture)
Occupying a full city block, this was once Costa Rica's National Liquor Factory (FANAL). Now it houses the offices of the Cultural Ministry, several performing-arts centers, and the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design.
The latter has done an excellent job of promoting cutting-edge Costa Rican and Central American artists, while also featuring impressive traveling international exhibits, including large retrospectives by Mexican painter José Cuevas and Ecuadorian painter Oswaldo Guayasamín.
If you're looking for modern dance, experimental theater, or a lecture on Costa Rican video, this a good place to check out. Allow around 2 hours to take in all the exhibits here.
Centro Nacional de Arte y Cultura
Open: Museum Tues-Sat 10am-5pm
Location: Calle 13 between avenidas 3 and 5
Phone: 257-7202, 257-9370
Admission: $1
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