The Museo del Jade is an archaeological museum in San José, Costa Rica. Since 2014, it has been located in front of Plaza de la Democracia. It was founded in 1977 by Fidel Tristán Castro, the first president of the INS. The museum contains the world's largest collection of American jade.[1][2]

Museo del Jade
The museum building
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Established1977 (1977)
LocationSan José, Costa Rica
Coordinates9°56′11″N 84°04′25″W / 9.93639°N 84.07361°W / 9.93639; -84.07361
Typearchaeological museum
FounderFidel Tristán Castro
An Olmec baby-face figurine from the Museo Nacional del Jade
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  1. ^ "Museo de Jade | San José, Costa Rica Attractions". www.lonelyplanet.com. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
  2. ^ Baker, C.P. (2005). Costa Rica. Dorling Kindersley Eye Witness Travel Guides. p. 67.
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