Museo Histórico Cultural Juan Santamaría
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Very nice museum with some amazing paintings (lots of great portraits) and some artifacts that capture the rich and colorful history of Costa Rica. The rooms are comfortably air conditioned, while keeping their old-world architecture and charm. I love the polished stairs and tile floors. And the restrooms are very clean and in good working order. There is a small bookshop where you can purchase books (in Spanish) for both adults and children. Be sure to check out the quiet little garden in the back. Also, it was free when I went in March, 2024.
Pete SmithPete Smith
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Had some time to kill before our flight. Went to Alajuela and found the museum. The people who work there were really nice. We learned about the history of Costa Rica and saw some great art. All for free and with friendly people. The town of Alajuela is pretty cool too. We were the only Americans anywhere. We got some lunch at a Soda in the market and hung out in the park. Weather was perfect. It was interesting and everyone was very nice.
D ZD Z
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this Museum seems to get better each time that I go there it gives a good view of the Alajuela history. The staff is friendly and very informative. I wish that there was more in English but I realize that this is a big job for a small Museum. If you're ever in Alajuela and get caught in the rain it is a good place to pass the time. They also have good clean restrooms.
Yvonne ShannonYvonne Shannon
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Free museum. The presentation of history is truly interesting, meaningful and symbolic. I love how they Museum is able to connect past and present of all Costa Ricans. My teenager and I were so lucky that one of the room stewards guided us through. Thanks Mr. Blanco.
Shirley MurilloShirley Murillo
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More friendly faces - the wardens were keen to unlock the door to the roof top, letting us slowly walk the perimeter to take in the sights, sounds and smells of Alajuela. The exhibits are well presented and clearly show how war had its place in their history.
Gordon LangridgeGordon Langridge
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Me encantó este museo. 💕 Desde la entrada, el personal de seguridad 👮🏻 (quienes dan la bienvenida) son increíblemente amables, 👏🏻 explican e indican el recorrido a realizar. ↩️ El museo es sin guía, uno lo visita a ritmo propio. 📸 La planta baja son salas con exposiciones de la guerra e independencia de Costa Rica 🪖 y la vida de la época. 🇨🇷 En la planta alta, son sala independientes 🎨 que cambian cada cierto tiempo, lo cual se me hace sumamente bonito. 🌿 La inmueble es histórico, ✨ fue incluso una cárcel de antaño pero hoy se conserva sumamente como proyecto cultural. 🌈 Sumamente limpio, 🧹 amplia señalización, 🚦 personal increíblemente amable y dispuesto a enseñar y explicar. 🙋🏻♂️ La entrada es gratis. 💲 Me encanto y vale muchísimo la pena visitarlo. 👌🏻
Rosvin MoraRosvin Mora
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Nearby Attractions Of Museo Histórico Cultural Juan Santamaría
Mercado de Alajuela
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Av. 1, Provincia de Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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+506 2441 4775
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Website
museojuansantamaria.go.cr
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4.7
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attractions: Mercado de Alajuela, Central Park Alajuela, General Tomas Guardia Park, Juan Santamaría Park, Eloy Alfaro Delgado Park, Cathedral of Alajuela, Holy Christ of Agony Church, Alajuelense Cultural Center, Parque Calián Vargas, restaurants: McDonald's • Tomás Guardia, Jalapeños Central, Restaurante La Rueda, KFC Alajuela - El Parque, McDonald's • Alajuela Centro, Dadabi • Alajuela, Sabor a Tiquicia, Subway • Plaza Real, Feria del Agricultor El Llano, KFC
