National Center of Art and Culture (Centro Nacional Artes y Cultura), San Jose, Costa Rica

National Center of Art and Culture (Centro Nacional Artes y Cultura) or CENAC for short is in San Jose, Costa Rica. Currently, it is within an old Liquor Factory called Antigua Fanal. The complex is composed of museums and performances area. It is also the home of the Ministry of Culture. The National Cultural Center is also part of CENAC. The said cultural center is a large performing art campus in Costa Rica. Locals and tourists alike can watch performances related to dance, art, and, theater. The Museum of Contemporary Art and Design hosts several exhibits from various Costa Rican artists. The block size area also serves onlookers who wish to enjoy watching artists enjoy their craft. Tourists will need about two hours to explore the center.

There are busses from Cartago and Tibas that stops by the area of CENAC. The Museum of Costa Rican Art features both indoor and outdoor showcase areas. It is in a historic building showcasing works of Latin American Artists. Braulio Carrillo National Park is an hour’s drive away but ideal for nature lovers. Have a taste of the local lifestyle by visiting San Jose Parque Central. Holiday Inn San Jose-Aurola is an upscale hotel that is 0.22 miles away. The 4-star hotel is featuring an indoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton, is about 0.33 miles away with comfortable features. It is part of the famous hotel chain. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas is a casual hotel with a garden. It offers rooms with a kitchen for long term stay.