THE NATIONAL MUSEUM
To the east of the Plaza de la Democracia, the National Museum represents the country’s memory. A veritable journey through the history of Costa Rica, it features three main themes: anthropology, cultural history and natural history. One of the rooms, dedicated to archaeology, teaches us about the evolution of the Indians in Costa Rica; another shows us how the country has developed since the arrival of the Spaniards. There is also an important collection of stones, gold, jade and ceramics. The museum also celebrates 200 years of coffee cultivation.
