The Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle is a major attraction in San Jose. Located on the corner of Parque la Sabana, which is next to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, it is an interesting little natural science museum, which features one of the best butterfly collections you can find in the country. Since Costa Rica is a very tropical country, with lots of rain forest, they are blessed with lots of beautiful creatures to show off.

But the butterflies are not the only thing to see. You can find reptiles in collection jars and a rather weird collection of stuffed animals, which have aged a bit through the years. A leatherneck turtle, the biggest reptile on Earth, is on display here as well. You will also want to check out the grouper they have on display, because it has to be one of the ugliest creatures ever found.

So if oddity and eclectic displays are your thing, you need to pay a visit to the museum. It is open to the public Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. It is also open on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The cost of admission is $1.00, so it will be hard to beat that deal.

The Museo Histórico Tecnológico del Grupo ICE was born in the year 1993, in order to recount the history of electricity and telecommunications in Costa Rica. The Museum contains documentary files, historical background, old communication devices and many more items.

The La Sabana Metroplitan Park is one of San Jose, Costa Rica’s biggest and most prominent parks. It is 72 hectares in size. It is very near all the city’s core districts, so it offers a real needed green space for this busy city. The locals often call it the “lungs of San Jose” just because of the green space here.

The park was officially opened to the public in 1977, though its origins go back two centuries. A local priest of the 1700s, named Mata Redonda actually donated the land to the city that year. It has been used by the people for relaxation and sports since. It has now, then, had over 150 years to develop the location. For a while, the country had its first international airport located here, which was called the La Sabana International Airport. It has since been moved elsewhere.
The park contains the country’s National Museum and Art Museum. The first is still under construction, but the later is housed in the old La Sabana Airport building.
For the sports enthusiast, this may be your location in town. It has several athletic fields, a shooting range, and a running and skating track. There is certainly something here for everyone.

The Museo de Arte Costarricense has been built into an old air terminal building at the Parque la Sabana. At one point in time, this location was the main airport for the whole area. That has since been moved to a new location.

The museum features the paintings of the artists of Costa Rica. Permanent exhibits include the works of artists such as Teodorico Quiros, Margarita Berthau, and Enrique Echandi. There are also some works on display here from artists outside the country. For instance, you can find paintings from Diego Rivera and Alexander Calder on display.

Pay attention to the overall architecture here also, for there are many wall paintings that portray the history of the lives of the Costa Rican people. The wood carvings are also quite stunning, as many of them are overlaid in gold.

The museum is open to the general public Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. it is also open on the weekend from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. It is closed on Monday. The price of admission is $5, and students can get in for $3. If you want a real deal, go on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., when admission is free.

The Contraloria General’s building stands out as one of the tallest buildings in San Jose. It belongs to the branch of the government that controls the use of public funds to improve the management of public funds and to promote political and civilian control. The nearest attraction is La Sabana Park.

The Iglesia de la Merced is one of the most beautiful churches to be found in San Jose, Costa Rica. It is one of the oldest standing churches in town also. The tall rising tower of the location can be seen all over town. The overall architectural scheme is neo classical and Baroque. This type of mixing of styles is very popular in this town.

You will want to go in and see the stained glass windows, as they are some of the most beautiful in town. There is also a stunning wooden ceiling here, which is ornately carved. The altar area is also quite well done is design, so take a moment to go in, if you get a chance.

The location is also well known for the park which is located next door. It is a local hang out for the Nicaraguan people of the city. There is also a giant stone sphere located here which is of local interest. The sphere dates back to the very beginnings of the country, and is as historic as any Mayan or Aztec piece to be found in the neighboring countries surrounding Costa Rica. The spheres remain a mystery, because no one is for certain what they mean. They are also a bit of a mystery because they are perfectly round, and no one knows how that was accomplished so long ago.

La Casona is considered to be the biggest souvenir shop of San Jose. This three storeyed souvenir shop is an ideal place for artistic items and things you want to give to your family and friends. There is always some sale or the other going on in this shop.