Puntarenas Museums

Marine Historical Museum of Puntarenas

Located on central avenue, in the House of the Culture
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Tel: 2661-1394

Features the economic and social importance of man's relationship with the sea - includes exhibits of fishing gear. 

Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 Noon and 1 to 5 p.m.

Communitarian Boruca Indigenous Museum

Located in the indigenous territory of the Boruca Indians
Buenos Aires de Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Tel: 2771-2533

This museum features the traditional dyes and techniques used in crafts by the Borruca Indians. It is also a meeting place for local artisans who employ Borrucan tradition in their crafts.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Communitarian Terraba Indigenous Museum

Located in the Indigenous Reserve of Teribe, in Terraba
Buenos Aires de Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Tel: 2771-0511

The museum features exhibits on the indigenous community of Térraba, including a traditional kitchen and bed, bows and arrows and many other tools.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.