Museo del Jade (Jade Museum), San Jose (must see)
The Museo del Jade in San Jos茅 boasts the world鈥檚 largest collection of American jade, a treasure trove founded in 1977 by Fidel Tristan Castro. Spanning five floors, the museum is divided into permanent exhibits that explore the many facets of Costa Rican life and culture.
"The Jade" showcases the material鈥檚 journey, significance, and ritual use, while "The Day" dives into everyday activities like agriculture, architecture, and hunting. "The Night" reveals the spiritual side of life through burials, mythology, and religious beliefs, and "Memory" blends music, technology, and gender roles to illustrate social history.
The Collection Room houses hundreds of intricately carved stone animals, pottery, and ceremonial objects, highlighting the artistry and skill of ancient cultures.
Interactive exhibits add a playful touch, engaging both the young and the young at heart. The museum offers options for self-guided exploration or guided tours through each gallery, allowing visitors to absorb the stories behind the artifacts at their own pace.
Conveniently located on Central Avenue in the Democracy Square, the museum resides in the Instituto Nacional de Seguros building, the original visionary behind the Jade Museum. Admission is $8 for adults, with free entry available on Wednesdays and the first Saturday of each month, while students and children under 12 enjoy permanent free access.
Tips:
Visitors must schedule their trip in advance by reserving a date and time on the Museo del Jade website.
"The Jade" showcases the material鈥檚 journey, significance, and ritual use, while "The Day" dives into everyday activities like agriculture, architecture, and hunting. "The Night" reveals the spiritual side of life through burials, mythology, and religious beliefs, and "Memory" blends music, technology, and gender roles to illustrate social history.
The Collection Room houses hundreds of intricately carved stone animals, pottery, and ceremonial objects, highlighting the artistry and skill of ancient cultures.
Interactive exhibits add a playful touch, engaging both the young and the young at heart. The museum offers options for self-guided exploration or guided tours through each gallery, allowing visitors to absorb the stories behind the artifacts at their own pace.
Conveniently located on Central Avenue in the Democracy Square, the museum resides in the Instituto Nacional de Seguros building, the original visionary behind the Jade Museum. Admission is $8 for adults, with free entry available on Wednesdays and the first Saturday of each month, while students and children under 12 enjoy permanent free access.
Tips:
Visitors must schedule their trip in advance by reserving a date and time on the Museo del Jade website.
Want to visit this sight? Check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in San Jose. Alternatively, you can download the mobile app "911爆料网: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
Download The 911爆料网 App
Museo del Jade (Jade Museum) on Map
Sight Name: Museo del Jade (Jade Museum)
Sight Location: San Jose, Costa Rica (See walking tours in San Jose)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: San Jose, Costa Rica (See walking tours in San Jose)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in San Jose, Costa Rica
Create Your Own Walk in San Jose
Creating your own self-guided walk in San Jose is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Shopping and Food Walking Tour
Walking the pedestrian-friendly promenades of Costa Rica's capital 鈥� San Jose 鈥� is a great way to experience the local culture. Despite an occasional rainstorm, the country's tropical weather makes outdoor shopping an undeniably fun experience. The downtown part of San Jose has no shortage of department stores, traditional marketplaces and souvenir shops selling handcrafts.
The... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
The... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
Historical Buildings Tour
What's known today as San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, came into being as a small settlement during the Spanish invasion, circa the mid-16th century. From a town of little importance, San Jose eventually evolved into a densely-populated cosmopolitan city, built mostly with proceeds from coffee trade.
The historic architecture of San Jose is a mix of European and Latin American styles... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
The historic architecture of San Jose is a mix of European and Latin American styles... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
San Jose Introduction Walking Tour
Ricardo Jimenez Oreamuno, former president of Costa Rica, once said: 鈥淪an Jose is the heart of Costa Rica, where the pulse of the nation beats.鈥�
San Jose, Costa Rica's capital, has a rich history dating back to the early 19th century. The city's origins are tied to the country鈥檚 shift toward independence and urban development. Before becoming the capital, Costa Rica鈥檚 main... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
San Jose, Costa Rica's capital, has a rich history dating back to the early 19th century. The city's origins are tied to the country鈥檚 shift toward independence and urban development. Before becoming the capital, Costa Rica鈥檚 main... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
Useful Travel Guides for Planning Your Trip
17 Uniquely Costa Rican Things to Buy in San Jose
Not to be confused with San Jose, the sunny California, San Jose, Costa Rica is the capital city of a wet (250 centimeters of rainfall per year) and colorful Latin American country renowned for its diverse craftsmanship (courtesy of the numerous indigenous tribes), splendid coffee and rich cultural...