La Casona, Guanacaste

The old hacienda building of La Casona is located in Costa Rica's Guanacaste province, within Santa Rosa National Park. The Battle of Santa Rosa took place on the grounds of La Casona. On March 20, 1856, the Costa Ricans fought against William Walker, an American soldier and future Nicaraguan ruler, who was attempting to seize Costa Rica. William Walker and his soldiers had no choice but to return to Nicaragua. Today, La Casona is a revered symbol of Costa Rica's independence and it also one of the most beautiful historical sites in Costa Rica.

The museum is located in the park's historic section, which also has other significant attractions, such as the Stone Pens and the Heroes' Monument. The history of La Casona ('The Estate Farm') is described in the museum. You could learn a little more about the routines and manner of life of ancient Costa Rican estate laborers there. The preservation of the outstanding manner, with its rural style, surrounded by a lovely scenery, is one of the museum's key functions.

Tourists can take advantage of a variety of services at the museum, including an information desk, cultural activities, and guided tours that take visitors through the museum while explaining the various exhibitions in an informative and entertaining manner.

Location: Guanacaste, Costa Rica.