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1. Pre-Columbian Gold Museum
- A glowing collection of Costa Rica's Pre-Colombian gold and artifacts housed in one of the country's architectural masterpieces.
- Nile Expert Tip: The gift shop carries original Costa Rican art and a good selection of Pre-Colombian inspired jewelery.
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2. Cacao Trails
- A complete education and exploration of cacao on a former cacao plantation on the Caribbean coast.
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3. Centro Nacional de Arte y Cultura
- A full city block of modern art, live performance, and design.
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4. Jade Museum
- A collection of precious jade artifacts and pre-Colombian pottery housed in a shiny black glass building.
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5. Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica
- Inaugurated in 1897, the National Theater opened with a performance of the opera Faust.
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6. Museo Nacional de Costa Rica
- One-stop shop of a museum for gold, jade, artifacts, and Costa Rican history.
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7. Costa Rican Art Museum
- The best little museum to see all types of art by Costa Ricans under one roof.
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8. Manzanillo Gandoca Wildlife Refuge
- Remote and rugged, Manzanillo-Gandoca Wildlife is a dream come true for off-the-beaten path nature lovers.
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9. Cahuita National Park
Cahuita National Park is located on the southern Caribbean coast in the Limón Province of Costa Rica,...
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10. PoÂs Volcano National Park
- The Poas Volcano is an monumental symbol of the powerful geothermal forces that formed Costa Rica, with hiking trails and bird watching around it.
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The Best of NileGuide
- Historical landmarks and tried-and-true tours have their place in any travel experience. But if you want to see what the locals in Costa Rica are digging right now, check out the latest things to do. Get plugged into the contemporary pulse of Costa Rica and see why it’s as much a lure for its present as its past.
