Things to do in San Jose, Province of San Jose: The Best Art Galleries

October 26, 2021 Ying Subia

Vibrant and packed with Victorian mansions, Costa Rica's rowdy, bustling capital was built on the profits of the coffee trade and working "golden bean" plantations still surround the city. Try freshly roasted local beans at Mercado Central. For shinier gold, visit the Museo del Oro. Many renovated landmarks now house stylish hotels. Usually viewed as a hub, rather than a destination, nightlife is concentrated in Spanish village-inspired El Pueblo. Don't miss the elegant 1897 National Theater.
Restaurants in San Jose

1. Galeria Namu

7th Avenue Between 5th And 7th Streets, San Jose Costa Rica +506 2256 3412 [email protected] http://galerianamu.com
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4.5 based on 206 reviews

Galeria Namu

Galeria Namu is a fair trade art gallery for local and indigenous artists from Costa Rica and surrounding Central America countries. Established in 1998 at this same location, visitors to Costa Rica's capital city of San Jose can find us easily behind the Holiday Inn (across from Parque Morazan).Knowledge and passion for the artists and their work is what makes a visit to Galeria Namu special; the owner, Aisling, and her son Conall, along with their support staff love to share with visitors the background of the tribe or individual artisans and the remarkable collection of unique and very special pieces available for purchase. For the past 15 years, Galeria Namu has nurtured a relationship with the artists who create folk art, gold and jade replicas, handwoven baskets, originals paintings, tagua carvings and jewelry and much more. Visit the website for hours and a sampling of what you will encounter. Be prepared to catch their enthusiasm for fair trade with these local arts and crafts.

Reviewed By HellenM671 - Arlington, United States

The store provides a wide range of artistic and unique goods from all over Costa Rica and is clearly a place to go if you are interested in authentic pieces which are locally made and support local artists, It is therefore also not necessarily on the cheap side but you can find things in every price range, I really liked that we were given background information on the items we bought and the artists and communities which produced them. It is clearly worse a visit and highly recommended.

2. Museo Dr. Rafael Calderon Guardia

Avenida 11 Calle 25, Barrio Escalante, San Jose Costa Rica +506 2255 1218 https://www.facebook.com/Museo-Rafael-Angel-Calder%C3%B3n-Guardia-396667420416851/timeline/
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4.0 based on 13 reviews

Museo Dr. Rafael Calderon Guardia

3. Arte Latino

Avenida 1 y Calle 5, San Jose Costa Rica +1 506-258-3306

Authentic Central American works by Costa Rican and Nicaraguan artists.

4. Cassa Duo

Calle 35-37 Ave 9. Bo Escalante, San Jose 11501 Costa Rica +506 2225 1570 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/cassaduo/

Cassa Duo / Artisteria: A space for art lovers. Painting, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, glass, workshops, gallery talks and coffee.

5. Museo de Arte y Deseno Contemprorano

Av. 3 y Calle 15, San Jose Costa Rica +506 2257 7202 http://www.madc.cr
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

6. Galeria Ocelote

Avenida 11, Calle 5 y 7. Barrio Amon, San Jose 10104 Costa Rica 506 258 5410 [email protected]

7. Jeannina Blanco Fine Art

Calle 60, Sabana Sur Condominio Miracruz. Apto. 2, San Jose 10108 Costa Rica +506 8707 6000 http://www.artblanco.com

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