Barrio Escalante

“This museum has one of the best jade collections in Costa Rica and Central America. It is magnificent! The whole building was designed to look like a piece of jade ¨in the raw¨, by a young Costa Rican architect Diego van der Laat.”

“A must for anyone wanted to experience a real city scene. The market has authentic CR food and one of CR's best ice cream shops! Great for finding souvenirs!”

“Also known as Museo de los niños (Kids Museum). An interactive museum specially for the kids. Science and all its different themes brought to life. I still remember each and every time I went. Used to be a prison built in 1910 and closed in 1979. The National Auditorium and the National gallery are also in here. Plays and concerts for all ages”

“This is the Party Zone of San José, there's always something to do every night. ”

“The Central Bank of Costa Rica concerned about the cultural and archaeological heritage of Costa Rica, formed the collection of pre-Columbian gold between 1950 and 1974. At the same time boosted its collection of coins and began to acquire works of national art. Initially created a public gallery in the main building of the Bank, but when the collection grew, it was decided to build a museum exclusively designed to house these collections." 20 min walk 19 min 1.6 km via Av 1/Amalia Jiménez Volio and Av. Central DETAILS 20 min 1.7 km via Av 3 and Av. 1 20 min 1.7 km via Av 1/Amalia Jiménez Volio and Av 2”