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Description:

Discover the rich history and culture of Costa Rica on this comprehensive sightseeing tour of San Jose. You will learn about all the popular monuments as your guide tells you about the architecture and history of the downtown area.

You will start your day with a delicious lunch, followed by a visit to La Sabana Metropolitan Park, heart of San José, Costa Rica's capital city. A brief visit to the residential area of Rohrmoser will allow you to see Former President Oscar Arias' house, Nobel Peace Price.

Then, you will travel along Paseo Colón on to the magnificent National Theater. Completed in 1897, this cultural landmark represents an important era in history, and is the pride and joy of Costa Rica.

After admiring this architectural masterpiece, you will take a short guided walk through Culture Plaza to visit the Gold Museum. Continuing through Central Avenue Boulevard, you will arrive at Democracy Plaza and see the outside of the National Museum, an old military fort.

Your tour guide will then lead you to the Judicial Boulevard and the Supreme Court of Justice where you will board our bus for more city landmark sightseeing ­the Yellow House, the National Park, the National Library, the Electoral Supreme Court, and the traditional residential neighborhoods of San José (Amón, Otoya & Tournón).

Before we head back to the hotel we will take a coffee in the Diamond and Emerald Jewelry where you can see an art gallery of several well-known Costa Rican artists, then we will receive an explanation of the development of the gold accompanied by a video.
 
Important Note: The museums are closed on Mondays and the National Theatre is closed on Sundays

We Recommend:

Long Pants, Light Jacket or Sweater, Comfortable Shoes, and Camera.

Schedule:

• Available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• Departs at 12:00pm.

Duration:

4 hours (approx.)

Price*:

• Adults: US$51.00 / Children: US$25.50

*All rates are subject to change without previous notice. They are quoted in USD and will be converted to Costa Rican colones at Gray Line Costa Rica's internal exchange rate. Infants aged 1 year and under are free of charge, provided they do not occupy a seat. Child prices are applicable for children aged 2 - 11 years. Prices are per person.

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