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San Jose the Capital City of Costa Rica
By Explore Costa Rica Staff
Oct 24, 2007, 16:12
Costa Rica's City of San Jose
San Jose Costa Rica: Hotels & Lodging
The City San Jose the Capital City of Costa Rica. It is located in San Jose Province in the very center of Costa Rica (Central Valley). San Jose provides access and routes to all sections of the country. It is a great place to stay if you want to check out all the tourist travel destinations in Costa Rica.
The Costa Rica city itself sits 1,149 meters (3,770 feet) above sea level and is home to San Jose itself is home to 1/3 of the countries population.
In San Jose City you will find several Museums, Churches, Parks, and an active nightlife with excellent restaurants, casinos, and sports bars.
San Jose City
Museums of San Jose City
Costa Rican Art Museum
Costa Rica National Museum
Costa Rica Jade Museum
Costa Rica Gold Museum
Contemporary Art and Design Museum
The Museums of San Jose City (Central Valley)
Historical buildings and industrial complexes from the past have been turned into places for museums, art, science and more. Costa Rican Art Museum, National Museum, Jade Museum, Gold Museum, Contemporary Art and Design Museum.
*Note: All City Museums charge a modest admission fee
Art and Museums
Historical buildings and industrial complexes from the past have been turned into places for museums, art, science and more.
Costa Rican Art Museum (formerly a international airport) at Parque La Sabana houses Fine arts created in Costa Rica.
open 9-5 Tuesday - Sunday
National Museum (Museo Nacional) This architectural jewel depicting the cultural of Costa Rican society used to be a 118 year old fortress (Bellavista Fortress). You will find all sorts of things at this museum displaying the Costa Rican heritage and environment.
Calle 17, Ave. Central /2 - open Tues-Sunday 8:30am - 4:30 pm
Jade Museum (Museo de Jade): Located in the National Insurance Institute (INS) on the 11th floor. Displays include; images, large wall plaques, jade, clay pots, statues, gold ornaments, stone statues, implements, ceremonial altars and more.
Ave. 7 Calle 11, open Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4pm.
Gold Museum (Museo de Oro): Located below the Plaze de la Cultura. Here you can see Columbian art, over 2300 pieces of gold jewelry, armored plates, and religous objects.
Call 5, Ave Central/2 - open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4:30pm
Contemporary Art and Design Museum:
(Museo del Diseno y Arte Contemporaneo) is located in the National Cultural Center (Centro National de Cultura)
Ave.3 Calle15/17; open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm
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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, parks, restaurants and 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.
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