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Explore the National Museum (Museo Nacional) , which chronicles the history of Costa Rica from the pre-Columbian era to the present day. Afterward, visit the Jade Museum (Museo del Jade) , which houses a vast collection of jade artifacts from ancient Mesoamerica.

Take a trip to the Costa Rican Art Museum (Museo de Arte Costarricense) , which showcases the work of some of Costa Rica's most renowned artists. Afterward, visit Morazan Park , a public park that features a statue of former Costa Rican president Juan Rafael Mora Porras.

Spend the evening at La Sabana Park , a large urban park that features a lake, a soccer stadium, and a variety of recreational activities. End your night with dinner at Restaurante Grano de Oro [recommended by Travel & Leisure], a fine dining restaurant that offers a fusion of Costa Rican and European cuisine.

Start your day with a visit to Plaza de la Cultura , a public square in the heart of San Jose that features a variety of cultural landmarks, including the National Theater and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum. Afterward, take a trip to Escazu , a trendy suburb of San Jose that is known for its upscale shops and restaurants.

Visit the Children's Museum (Museo de los Ninos) , a hands-on museum that offers a variety of exhibits and activities for children. Afterward, take a tour of the Yellow House (Casa Amarilla) , a historic building that currently serves as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Spend the evening at the Metallic Building (Edificio Met lico) , a historic building that was prefabricated in Belgium and shipped to San Jose in the late 19th century. End your night with dinner at Al Mercat [recommended by Lonely Planet], a popular restaurant that offers a variety of local and international dishes.

Take a trip to the outskirts of San Jose to visit the Poas Volcano National Park [recommended by National Geographic], which features one of the largest active craters in the world. Afterward, visit the La Paz Waterfall Gardens [recommended by Travel & Leisure], a nature reserve that offers hiking trails, waterfalls, and a variety of wildlife.

Spend the afternoon at the Orosi Valley [recommended by Cond Nast Traveler], a picturesque valley that is known for its coffee plantations, hot springs, and colonial architecture. Afterward, visit the Lankester Botanical Garden [recommended by Lonely Planet], which showcases a variety of orchids and other tropical plants.

End your night with dinner at Restaurante Silvestre [recommended by National Geographic], a farm-to-table restaurant that offers a fusion of Costa Rican and international cuisine.