Museo del Jade

museum in San José
#3 in San José / #22 in Costa Rica
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by Haakon S. Krohn
/ CC BY-SA 3.0

Museo del Jade in San José, Costa Rica, is a renowned museum dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of pre-Columbian artifacts, particularly those made from jade. It houses the largest collection of jade artifacts in the Americas, showcasing the craftsmanship of indigenous cultures that inhabited the region thousands of years ago. The museum's exhibits include intricately carved jade pieces, ceramics, stone tools, and gold objects, offering visitors a comprehensive view of the cultural and artistic achievements of ancient Costa Rican civilizations.


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