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Things to do in Monteverde, Province of Puntarenas: The Best Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Monteverde, Costa Rica including Sarah's Gallery, Alas y Raices, Chorotega Arts & Crafts, Ferlander Arguedas Studio & Art Gallery, Ferlander Arguedas Studio & Art Gallery, Art House, Arte Jaguar Gallery.
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1. Sarah's Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
A 15 minute walk up from the Monteverde Cheese Factory, through a beautiful woodlands, takes you to the gallery of watercolor artist Sarah Dowell. Visiting her unique home, you'll see paintings which often depict local wildlife and jungle scenes. Colorful signs with arrows show the way. It is also possible to drive most of the access road.
Reviewed By mikelB151VW - San Diego, United States
My friends and I hiked the path in the back of the monteverde institute about 100 feet from the cheese factory/ice cream store. (Btw, factory no longer does tours). Hike was free. After, we saw sign for “gallery” and came across house in the woods. The owner and artist, Sarah, has been living in Costa Rica since 1978. She welcomed us into her home and gallery. We looked at her collection of shells and her beautiful watercolors that capture the feel of the country. I purchased a pack of ten assorted greeting cards of her paintings. She spoke with us about the Quaker way of life which is a lot more “real” than most others. I’m glad to have happened upon her place.
2. Alas y Raices
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Alas y Raices is an Integrated Art Center offering a variety of unique classes, special courses, art workshops, yoga classes and an array of exciting events. Located in the heart of Santa Elena, we offer opportunities for creative discovery, personal growth, and experiential learning in alignment with the roots and wings of life. We bridge art and life with learning thru the creative process. We nurture inspired roots to grow expanded wings. We honor the arts, culture, diversity, conservation, education, and sustainability. Our roots are strong, our wings are ready, come fly with us. Discover what we can do!
3. Chorotega Arts & Crafts
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
The Chorotega Arts & Crafts museum is located near the Monte Verde District. The history of the Chorotega Tribe is shared with visitors from around the world on a daily basis. The Chorotega Tribe has used ancient environmentally friendly techniques to create outstanding master pieces for over 4,000 years. These unique and beautiful creations are made on location right at this museum for everyone to see and learn about the Chorotegas. Visitors may join a hands on activity in the heart of the San Rafael community, Guanacaste. Learn, watch and create your own master piece using Chorotega style techniques with Marcelo Oliveira, the expert behind this small museum. Time travel is possible when you visit the Chorotega Arts & Craft exhibit and experience art inspired by nature in a very "old" fashion way.
Reviewed By ElisabethH2058
This place is amazing. Beautiful pottery and with nice prices. He also showed us the process for making pottery. Each piece takes many days to complete. Absolutely must stop here. Don't need 1-2 hours. We were there for 20 minutes.
4. Ferlander Arguedas Studio & Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By PaulStreckenbach - San Jose, Costa Rica
As a practicing artist, I can personally share the hard work and love that goes into creativity, I can confidently see when someone puts their heart and soul into all that they do. Walking into the gallery, I was immediately stimulated by vibrant colors and great ambiance. Ferlander and Lin have not only created an amazing gallery but also a place of inspiration and creativity. If you are in Monteverde.. don’t miss this gallery. Whether you like art or not, whether the sun is shining or the rain is falling, you will be pleasantly satisfied you stepped into this warm and lovely gallery of some of the best art in Costa Rica!
5. Ferlander Arguedas Studio & Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
My Art is Colorful, Vibrant, Psychedelic.. with lots of light, texture and love. My Studio/Gallery/Shop is an special place, full of magic.. My products are unique, handmade and artistic. We support local families. Our Magical shop is one in a kind and our products are like no other. I paint since I was 8 yrs old, Im 42, Now. I make different styles from Abstract, To hiperrealism. Welcome !!
6. Art House
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Local art a beautiful gardens that are really close to town---Arte local y jadines hermosos cerca del pueblo.
Reviewed By WineTraveller - Wilmington, United States
Stopped in here on a whim as we were heading out of Santa Elena on our way to La Fortuna. VERY glad we did. The owner had a wide array of pieces from Costa Rican artists in all sorts of media. She was just the sort of shop owner we like ... unobtrusive as we wander around but was there if we had ANY questions and offering alternatives if we wanted "this" but felt what we were looking at was too expensive. BTW - for those who are mono-lingual she speaks very good English and she ships internationally if you need to.
7. Arte Jaguar Gallery
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4.5 based on 39 reviews
arte jaguar gallery and studio offers the possibility to meet costarican artist Roberto Wesson and his original fine art paintings in the lush cloud forest of monteverde. Wesson is a not only an artist but a naturalist dedicated to a 300 miniature orchid species rescue greenhouse open to visitors. No middle man prices,buy original art directly from the artist.
Reviewed By GarrettM1401 - Rolling Hills Estates, United States
Come check this artist (and his son) out! Great memories of your trip in Costa Rica. Original canvas paintings or reprints. Very cool stuff!! They can pack in a tube to take on the plane! Bought an original canvas as well as two reprints... best way to support local while bringing home memories of a great Costa Rican adventure vacation!
