Arts & Culture
COSTA RICAN ARTS & CULTURAL TOURISM
Costa Rica’s Intriguing Past
There are many ways to connect with Costa Rica’s culture that are both informative and entertaining. You can choose from the myriad of museums, art galleries, and immersive indigenous tours to learn about the country’s captivating past, present, and future.
The country’s Mesoamerican past tells the story of a people who developed a sophisticated and rich culture belonging to a people led by indigenous kings who created cities, aqueducts, and ornate crafts made from materials like jade and solid gold. You can still see proof of this prolific society at the Jade Museum, the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, and the National Museum, all conveniently located in San José.
Epicurean Delights Around Every Corner
Costa Rica is definitely the right place if you are looking for a total gastronomic experience. With restaurants representing cuisines from around the world, you will never run out of options that will expand your horizons and please your palate.
The country has no shortage of immersive cooking experiences for those who’d like to learn about the typical cuisine of the land as well as the recipes of Costa Rica’s indigenous people. You can learn how to make chocolate from scratch from locally sourced Cacao beans or enjoy a five-course meal at a swanky restaurant in the capital. Whatever you desire, Costa Rica Travel Professionals will make sure you’re satisfied.
