Ecomuseo de las Minas de Abangares

Northwestern Costa Rica


It’s not often you see the terms ‘eco’ and ‘mining’ so close together. Set on 38 hectares, this little museum has photographs and models depicting the old mining practices of the area. A good system of trails skirts mining artifacts, offering opportunities for birding (with occasional appearances by monkeys). There are picnic and children’s play areas on the grounds.