Hi, dear friends of the IECR blog,

As announced we visited the National Museum on Saturday morning – one of the best museum´s of San Jose.

On May 4, 1887, with Mr. Bernardo Soto as President of the Republic, the National Museum was created with the intention to provide the country with a public establishment to deposit, classify, and study natural and artistic products.

 It covers areas like the natural history, the history of the coffee industry, anthropology & archaeology, mammology, ornithology, entomology, geology, natural herbarium and more.

Our visit was worthwhile and we recommend to count on several hours if you plan a visit. What is important to mention is that all explanations and signs are bilingual (Spanish and English) so that you can enjoy this great museum even if you do not master the Spanish language!

However, part of the students´ group of the Coastal Carolina University preferred to have a more “physical experience” this day. The wheather was great – sunny but not too hot so that the group could not only experience one of Costa Rica’s most adrenalin-packed activity: white water rafting.

Paddling down the Pacuare River did not only allow to experience a physical drill but also to enjoy the exuberant beauty and wildlife of this great rapids.

If you ever visit Costa Rica, do not miss one of the world´s best water rafting in this tropical paradise!