Museums of Costa Rica

Museums of Costa Rica

There are a wide selection of museums of Costa Rica due partly to its high education standards and its long history of peace and prosperity. Most of these museums can be found in the Central Valley (Valle Central), especially in and around the capital city of San José.

Some of these include:


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