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Discover the Cultural Gems of San José

Fco. Javier Morán Surám

Fco. Javier Morán Surám

16 Nov 2023

Embark on a fascinating journey through San José, Costa Rica's vibrant capital city. Explore historic museums, bustling markets, and captivating cultural centers during this 5-day itinerary.

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Day 1
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$0

San José Central Market
Lively, mazelike market with vendors for produce, fish, coffee, hot snacks & traditional crafts.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Plaza de la Cultura
Popular public square with a fountain & some greenery sitting atop the Museum of Pre-Columbian Gold.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$80

MADC
Indoor-outdoor museum showcasing contemporary art & design from Central America & around the world.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$13
8 - 12 min

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Museo del Jade
Museum displaying anthropological, geological & archeological objects & a large jade collection.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$30
6 - 9 min

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Pre-Columbian Gold Museum
Museum featuring historic gold artifacts, including figures & coins, in a modern, underground space.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$38
Day 3
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$28

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$ 6

Historical Museum Dr. Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia
Museum since 1991 with tours & a permanent exhibit on former Costa Rican President Calderón Guardia.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$20
7 - 9 min

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Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture
Set in a former penitentiary, this complex features a children's museum, auditorium & art galleries.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$8
Day 4
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$20

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$ 6

Museum of Popular Culture
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$20
8 - 10 min

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Centro Cultural Herediano Omar Dengo
Cultural center in a restored 1800s building offering concerts, lectures, workshops & more.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$25

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$ 11

Museum of Costa Rican Art
Indoor-outdoor museum in a historic building showcasing the works of Latin American artists.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$15
6 - 8 min

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Natural Science Museum La Salle
Natural history museum with animal dioramas, dinosaur replicas & mounted butterflies.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$10
23 - 28 min

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Centro de Conservación de Santa Ana
Small protected area with native forest, plants & birds, plus a historic farm museum with animals.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $175 In total

Activities & Food:$153
Transport:$22