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National Museum of Costa Rica
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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 · 52.6 km from La Virgen

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What are the must-do things in La Virgen?

Don't miss these attractions in La Virgen: Poás Volcano National Park, La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park, and Costa Rica Pura Vida Rafting. If you like Day tours, try Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffe Tour. If you enjoy Food & drink, try Farm to Table Cooking Class.

You can give Farm to Table Cooking Class and Costa Rica San Jose Poas volcano coffee plantation and La Paz waterfall 1-day tour 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 Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffe Tour, 1-day tour to Poas volcano + coffee farm + waterfall from San Jose, Costa Rica from 1 person, and ATV River, Beach, Jungle Adventure and Crocodiles Hotspot from San Jose. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of 3 November 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in La Virgen is around AZN 52.24 – AZN 238.33. 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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