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San Jose See & Do Guide: Museo de Jade

Museo de Jade

Sightseeing - Museums
11th Floor, Instituto Nacional de Seguros (INS), Avenida 7, San Jose, Costa Rica
Phone: 2287-6034

Not to be missed, the Jade Museum has one of the world's largest collections of pre-Columbian jade figurines and jewelry. More than 7,000 pieces, with many backlit to demonstrate jade's transparency to best effect. Also exhibits of indigenous Indian history and culture. Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4 pm. 500 CRC adults, free for children younger than 12. 11th Floor, Instituto Nacional de Seguros (INS), Avenida 7 (between Calle 9 and Calle 11), San Jose. Phone 2287-6034.