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Rain
Forest Aerial Tram
There is nothing like
it in the world. This guided tour of the Rain Forest canopy is - without
doubt - a must do activity for anyone coming to Costa Rica. An hour from
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The Serpentarium
Ave. 1st, between Streets 9 and 11.
Open M-F, 9 a.m. -6 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 255-4210. Entrance fee
$4.
Unique exhibition of live local amphibians and reptiles |
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Museos del Banco Central
Tuesday - Sunday, 10 a.m.-4:30
p.m., entrance fee $4. 223-0528
Collection of gold objects and coins |
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Museo del Jade Fidel Tristan
Ave. 7, betw Sts 9 and 11.
Open 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays. 287-6034. Entrance fee $2.50
World's largest collection of jade from the Americas and Pre-Columbian
artifacts |
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Parque
Zoologico Simon Bolivar
Weekdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.,Sat-Sun,
9 a.m.-5 p.m., Entrance fee $2
Zoo + National Botanical Garden |
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Jardin
de Mariposas Spirogyra
8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily,
Entrance fee $6., call or fax 222-2937.
Butterfly Garden! |
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Centro Nacional de Cultura
Tu-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and
night shows. NE corner of Parque Espana
Outstanding museum + theatre complex |
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Museo
National
Tues.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-4:30
p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-4:30 221-4429
Costa Rica's natural and artistic heritage.
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Mercado Nacional de Artesanias
Av.4 bis, Calle 11, tel.
221-5012
Bazaar for crafts and gifts made by Costa Rican artisans |
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National Theatre
2nd Ave. betw. Streets 3
and 5. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Fee $2.50
Center for music and dance |
