| San Jose, capital and largest city, has the best | | | | part of the Central Bank Museums is an |
| Costa Rica tours for most travelers and tourists. | | | | underground cultural center that exhibits the |
| This city offers numerous spectacular museums, | | | | marvelous collection of gold objects that reflect |
| first class restaurants, and amazing night life | | | | the techniques of the Pre-Columbian people in |
| venues. Some may think less of this city because | | | | Costa Rica. The exhibition is divided into two |
| of its urban sprawl but nevertheless, they soon | | | | levels: an introductory and area for orientation at |
| found out how this city can be very entertaining | | | | the 2nd level of the structure that interprets the |
| especially once you've visited Plaza dela Cultura | | | | evolution of Pre-Columbian cultures. The |
| and Paseo Colon. | | | | metallurgy development in Costa Rica, the styles |
| Some of the fun things to do in Costa Rica can | | | | and stages are also featured in this level. The |
| be done at the Plaza de la Cultura. It is also | | | | second level which is located at the 3rd level of |
| known as the Culture Square, is usually the place | | | | the structure showcases the diverse uses and |
| to go to shop for souvenirs, sun bathe or enjoy a | | | | meanings of the gold objects. An introductory |
| night out while watching marimba bands and other | | | | video is presented in this level before people can |
| entertainers including comedians or clowns, | | | | view the collection. |
| jugglers and colorfully dressed artists playing | | | | The Mercado Central also the Central Market in |
| Andean music. The Paseo Colon; however, is one | | | | Costa Rica is another destination where tourists |
| of the best hotels in San Jose with really | | | | go strolling about to purchase the exotic spices, |
| accommodating and helpful staff as well as | | | | fruits, vegetables and even t-shirts. There's also a |
| luxurious and comfortable rooms. | | | | bakery and even wood and leather handicraft sold |
| The Jade Museum is one the most visited | | | | in stalls. This market consists of three blocks and |
| attractions according to Costa Rica vacation | | | | is located near a train station. |
| reviews, highlighting the country's century-old | | | | Most tourists check out travel agencies in Costa |
| artifacts and the world's largest and renowned | | | | Rica to get the best travel packages only to visit |
| collection of Pre-Columbian Jade. The Costa Rican | | | | San Jose. The best thing about this city is that |
| Art Museum also known as Museo de Arte | | | | most of the tourist destinations are really |
| Costarricense by the locals, showcases a collection | | | | accessible. Many realized it's best to explore the |
| of works by the country's most celebrated artists | | | | city on foot. But if travelers decide to travel |
| back in the 19th and 20th centuries. Its | | | | around outside the city they can opt to go visit |
| presentation is highly impressive because of its | | | | the Monterverde National Park considered the |
| rotating shows and sculpture collection. Most of | | | | most visited national park in the country. |
| the works are exhibited in all forms of media. The | | | | An overseas travel adventure to the Monteverde |
| National Museum, also called the Museo Nacional, | | | | National Park is only 3 to 4 hours from the capital |
| was founded in 1887 and is situated in the old fort | | | | by car; however, air travel is offered through |
| used by the military during the civil war back in | | | | Sansa Airlines which only takes 20 minutes. It |
| 1948. This museum displays the natural history, | | | | contains the most beautiful beaches and coral |
| Pre-Columbian culture as well as history of Costa | | | | reefs coupled with a superb combination of lush |
| Rica. | | | | rain forests. The rain forest houses a diverse |
| Other exciting Costa Rica tours involve the | | | | collection of species including monkeys, iguanas, |
| Pre-Columbian Gold Museum near downtown San | | | | sloths, squirrels and crabs. |
| Jose. The Pre-Columbian Gold Museum which is | | | | |