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The Omar Salazar Museum of Turrialba (Museo de Turrialba Omar Salazar Obando) is located in the University of Costa Rica Atlantic Regional Headquarters in Turrialba and it’s purpose is to rescue the canton indigenous roots. It 
has in display an archaeological exhibit of the area, featuring the lifestyles of Turrialba’s early populations. It also exhibits a magnificent collection of ceramic figures and policies, including scrapers, burins, knives, etc. It also has a reconstruction of a typical house used by the aborigines of the area.
It provides information on archaeological sites in the region as the Guayabo National Monument. People can also see photos of the place, original drawings reproductions that are seen on their driveways and a reconstructive model of the site.
The Omar Salazar Obando Museum of Turrialba has children’s workshops and weekly courses seeking for students to learn more about the origins of its indigenous people. Therefore, the museum combines theory with practical activities that allow children to practice their acquired knowledge.
Address: University of Costa Rica campus, district: Turrialba, canton: Turrialba, province: Cartago, Costa Rica. Zone postal code: 30501.
GPS Coordinates: 9.900731,-83.673517 (9°54’2.63″N, 83°40’24.66″W)
Schedule: from Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Phone: + (506) 2558-3717
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