We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Museo de Cultura Popular

Between Heredia and Barva; follow signs, Heredia, Costa Rica
506 260 1619
Update attraction details
Ranked #5 of 11 attractions in Heredia
Type: Natural History Museums
5 visitor photos
Write a Review

7 reviews from our community

Visitor rating
    3
    2
    2
    0
    0
Date Rating
Heredia, Costa Rica
Contributor
13 reviews 13 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2013

old adobe structures show how our ancestors lived, and you can see an array of different everyday artifacts they used in their households. The old clay oven is burning most times, in January they hold the Rezo del Nino which is a very appreciated tradition among Catholic Costa Ricans.

Was this review helpful? Yes
Heredia, Costa Rica
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2012

I went there recently on the Day of the Mask and there was music, food, performances by masked gigantes, etc. I went with a friend and her small child, who had a ball. Usually, it is a quieter place, very quiet, with some permanent exhibits, classes on folk culture and cooking, and lovely gardens. The exhibits are of traditional Costa... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 4 more reviews by Quincho Q for Heredia
Heredia, Costa Rica
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

This museum offers a small property where you can see how to locals from Heredia used to live in past days. You can take the tour is 1 hour

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Las Vegas, Nevada
Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

Enjoyed the artisans work and how it ties into the Costa Rican culture.

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
See 3 more reviews by Lisann326 for Heredia
samara
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
3 attraction reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2011

it´s lovely, small, tucked away, super typical costa rica rustic rural style farm house with a small museum, it´s beautiful up there and you can go see Barva the town too, beautiful church and square

Was this review helpful? Yes 2
See 2 more reviews by mary b for Heredia
Heredia, Costa Rica
Senior Contributor
35 reviews 35 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012
Google Translation

More
Was this review helpful? Yes 1
See 4 more reviews by MarioFreer for Heredia
Heredia, Costa Rica
Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 16, 2011
Google Translation

More
Was this review helpful? Yes
See 14 more reviews by esteban c for Heredia

Travelers who viewed Museo de Cultura Popular also viewed

Heredia, Province of Heredia
Heredia, Province of Heredia
 

Been to Museo de Cultura Popular? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Museo de Cultura Popular, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing