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Things to do near HBH
As your recovery progresses, you may want to explore the many wonderful nearby neighborhoods in the thriving, safe and affluent city of Bello Horizonte, Escazu. Surrounded by mountains that contribute to the fresh year-round temperatures that average 75 degrees, this easily accessible region of Costa Rica has no shortage of local street life, cultural festivities, shopping and restaurants to choose from. The International Mall Multiplaza is a 5-minute taxi ride away and features over 365 different shops over four floors.
The following lists provide an overview of attractions and destinations close to HBH Medical Recovery Center
Arts & Cultural
 Costa Rica Art MuseumLocated in La Sábana Metropolitan Park, visitors to this museum can view drawings, engravings, paintings, sculptures and photographs from the 19th century to present day, as well as the beautiful Salon Dorado (Golden Room), with its impressive mural representing Costa Rican history from pre-Columbian times to 1940. |  National Theater of Costa RicaConsidered the finest historic building in the capital and renowned for its exquisite interior and lavish furnishings, the national theatre of Costa Rica features high-caliber performances by the National Symphonic Orchestra and is both a tourist attraction and a source of pride for Costa Ricans. |
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 Costa Rica National MuseumHoused in the former Buena Vista Fort - a historically significant site during the 1948 Costa Rican revolution - the museum offers visitors unique insight into Costa Rican history and culture, including an exhibit of gold pieces that explains the spiritual significance for the indigenous peoples of Costa Rica. |  Costa Rica Children's MuseumChildren and adults alike will relish the multiple opportunities to have fun while enjoying interactive learning on such diverse topics as the universe and nature, coffee and music, and the earthquake simulator is a must-experience. |
 Pre-Columbian Gold MuseumThe Pre-Columbian Gold Museum has an extraordinary collection of gold objects that reflect the world view, social structure and gold-working techniques of the Pre-Columbian peoples of Costa Rica. The exhibition showcases the use and function of the pieces, the technology of their fabrication, and their relationship to the natural world and the daily life of these societies. The collection consists of 1600 pieces of Pre-Columbian gold work that date from 500 AD to 1500 AD. |  Costa Rica Jade MuseumWith an impressive pre-Columbian collection of American jade and a wide variety of archeological artifacts made out of ceramic, bone, wood, shell and stone, the Museum also features art from renowned Costa Rican artists. |
Tours & Activities
 La Paz Waterfall GardensAs the most visited privately owned ecological attraction in Costa Rica, visitors can experience the surreal beauty of the lush tropical rainforest with its flowing white rivers, spectacular waterfalls and some of the best hiking in the country, and can get close to over 100 species of animals, including sloths, jaguars, monkeys, butterflies and more. |  Downtown San José City TourNo visit to San José would be complete without a city tour, where visitors can learn about the wonderful culture and history of this charming city, with stops at such attractions as the National Museum, the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, the National Theater, La Sábana Metropolitan Park, Nobel Peace prize winner Oscar Arias Sanchez's home and much more. |  Manuel Antonio National ParkLocated just south of Quepos on the Pacific coast and a short day trip from San José, this park offers pristine white sand beaches, lush forests, mangrove swamps, lagoons, 109 species of mammals, over 184 species of birds, as well as occasional dolphin and whale sightings. |
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 Britt Coffee TourCoffee aficionados will not want to miss the opportunity to discover coffee's vital role in Costa Rican culture by visiting a working coffee farm and witnessing the journey of coffee from coffee fields and plantations, through to roasting, brewing and packing. |  The Butterfly FarmLocated in La Guácima de Alajuela, visitors to this exquisite venue can see thousands of beautiful Costa Rican butterflies and learn about their natural history, mythology and symbolism. |  Zip line CanopyThe adventurous will not want to miss this tour, which affords breathtaking views of the life of this 500-acre forest while riding on one of the highest canopy tour rides in all of Costa Rica. |
 Braulio Carrillo National ParkSituated just a short drive from San José, this 1,000-acre private reserve of virgin rainforest is one of the most biologically diverse parks in Costa Rica, and its rich canopy communities are home to two-thirds of all rainforest species. |  Arenal Volcano National ParkHome to the most active volcano in the country, nature enthusiasts will marvel at the rich, biologically diverse rainforest, and canopy and rappelling tours afford stunning aerial views of this 790 square-mile park. |  Poás Volcano National ParkThe adventurous will not want to miss this tour, which affords breathtaking views of the life of this 500-acre forest while riding on one of the highest canopy tour rides in all of Costa Rica. |
 1 day tour in Bocas del ToroBocas del Toro, Panama is quickly becoming one of the biggest tourist destinations in Panama, and If you only have 1 day extra and would love to explore the beautiful archipelago of Bocas Del Toro, then this is the tour for you. |
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