Art & Culture of San Jose

San Jose became the capital of Costa Rica in 1838. For more than 250 years, it has been the heart and soul of the country’s arts and culture scene. History lives within the city’s walls – the National Museum is housed in a beautiful Spanish-style building; the National Theater has welcomed some of the world’s best operas and traveling ballets; and the Gold Museum displays the globe’s most valuable collection of pre-Columbian gold.