National Museum of Costa Rica
Costa Rica's oldest museum housed in the historic Bellavista Fortress. Displays history from pre-Columbian times to present, featuring a butterfly garden and Diquís stone spheres.
Costa Rica's oldest museum housed in the historic Bellavista Fortress. Displays history from pre-Columbian times to present, featuring a butterfly garden and Diquís stone spheres.
Free on Sundays! Tours available in Spanish and English.
Visit on Sunday for free entry. Morning is best for the butterfly garden. Allow 2 hours.
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Built in 1917 as military barracks, the fortress witnessed the 1948 civil war. Here President José Figueres announced the abolition of the military in 1949. Bullet holes are still visible on the walls.
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