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== Archives ==
==Archives==


'''Central American Archives'''<br>Center for Research Libraries<br>6050 S. Kenwood Avenue<br>Chicago, IL 60637-2804<br>Telephone:  (800) 621-6044/(773) 955-4545<br>
'''Central American Archives'''<br>Center for Research Libraries<br>6050 S. Kenwood Avenue<br>Chicago, IL 60637-2804<br>Telephone:  (800) 621-6044/(773) 955-4545<br>
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:These archives encompass six million pages of original primary source documents (many of which are unique copies) spanning more than three centuries, from 1519 to 1898. They document Spanish rule in the New World from the founding of the city of Antigua, in Guatemala. The collection documents all aspects of commerce, politics, and development throughout El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and the Yucatan and Chiapas regions of Mexico. Central American Archives is a rich resource for Latin American, Central American, and Spanish studies.
:These archives encompass six million pages of original primary source documents (many of which are unique copies) spanning more than three centuries, from 1519 to 1898. They document Spanish rule in the New World from the founding of the city of Antigua, in Guatemala. The collection documents all aspects of commerce, politics, and development throughout El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and the Yucatan and Chiapas regions of Mexico. Central American Archives is a rich resource for Latin American, Central American, and Spanish studies.
'''Archdiocesan Historical Archive - Monsignore Bernardo Augusto Thiel'''<br>Av. 10<br>San José, Costa Rica<br>Next to las Ánimas church<br>Telephone:  (506) 2223-2344<br>
Email: [mailto:arhivocuria@arquisanjose.org archivocuria@arquisanjose.org]<br>Website: [http://ahabatcr.org/ Archdiocese Historical Archive]<br>
:The Archdiocesan Historical Archive - Monsignore Bernardo Augusto Thiel is the Historical Archive of the Archdiocese of San José (Costa Rica), in charge of preserve and making available to the interesed parties the documentary heritage of the archive, the result of the activity developed by different diocesan institutions since the end from the 16th century onwards. Its is therefore  a private archive, open to the public because because the Church understands that "the archive, as cultural goods, (...) over time acquire a universal dimension, becoming the heritage of all humanity". For more information about collections see [http://104.196.188.50/index.php/informationobject/browse Collections]
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'''Center for Regional Research of Mesoamerica''' (CIRMA)<br>5a. Calle Oriente No. 5<br>La Antigua, Sacatepéquez<br>Guatemala<br>Telephone:  (502) 7931-0300<br>
'''Center for Regional Research of Mesoamerica''' (CIRMA)<br>5a. Calle Oriente No. 5<br>La Antigua, Sacatepéquez<br>Guatemala<br>Telephone:  (502) 7931-0300<br>
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:The National Archive of Costa Rica is a decentralized institution of the Ministry of Culture and Youth. It is the governing entity of the National Archives System, as well as manages the documentary heritage of the Nation and collaborates with the control of the notarial exercise in the country. Its aims are to preserve and disseminate the documentary heritage of the Nation, guarantee people's access to information, promote transparency in administrative management and support decision-making.
:The National Archive of Costa Rica is a decentralized institution of the Ministry of Culture and Youth. It is the governing entity of the National Archives System, as well as manages the documentary heritage of the Nation and collaborates with the control of the notarial exercise in the country. Its aims are to preserve and disseminate the documentary heritage of the Nation, guarantee people's access to information, promote transparency in administrative management and support decision-making.


== Libraries ==
==Libraries==


'''Costa Rica National Library''' (Biblioteca National Miguel Obregón Lizano)<br>Streets 15 and 17 Avenues 3 and 3B, San Jose<br>Telephone: (506) 221-2479 / (506) 221-2436<br>
'''Costa Rica National Library''' (Biblioteca National Miguel Obregón Lizano)<br>Streets 15 and 17 Avenues 3 and 3B, San Jose<br>Telephone: (506) 221-2479 / (506) 221-2436<br>
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Website: [http://www.abinia.org/costarica/ Costa Rica National Library]
Website: [http://www.abinia.org/costarica/ Costa Rica National Library]


=== Alajuela Libraries ===
===Alajuela Libraries===


'''Aguas Zarcas Library'''<br>Avenida 11<br>Alajuela<br>Telephone: (506) 2474-0247<br>Email: [mailto:bpaguaszarcas@sinabi.go.cr bpaguaszarcas@sinabi.go.cr]<br>
'''Aguas Zarcas Library'''<br>Avenida 11<br>Alajuela<br>Telephone: (506) 2474-0247<br>Email: [mailto:bpaguaszarcas@sinabi.go.cr bpaguaszarcas@sinabi.go.cr]<br>
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Website: [http://www.sinabi.go.cr/bibliotecas/sinabi/alajuela.aspx Zaragoza Library]
Website: [http://www.sinabi.go.cr/bibliotecas/sinabi/alajuela.aspx Zaragoza Library]


=== Cartago Libraries ===
===Cartago Libraries===


'''Cartago Library'''<br>Calle 14<br>Cartago<br>Telephone: (506) 2552-3126<br>Email: [mailto:bibliotecartago@gmail.com bibliotecartago@gmail.com]<br>
'''Cartago Library'''<br>Calle 14<br>Cartago<br>Telephone: (506) 2552-3126<br>Email: [mailto:bibliotecartago@gmail.com bibliotecartago@gmail.com]<br>
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Website: [http://www.sinabi.go.cr/bibliotecas/sinabi/cartago.aspx Turrialba Library]<br>Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/bibliotecapublicaturrialba/ Turrialba Library]
Website: [http://www.sinabi.go.cr/bibliotecas/sinabi/cartago.aspx Turrialba Library]<br>Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/bibliotecapublicaturrialba/ Turrialba Library]


=== Guanacaste Libraries ===
===Guanacaste Libraries===


'''Bagaces Library'''<br>House of Culture<br>Bagaces<br>Telephone: (506) 2671-1094<br>Email: [mailto:bpbagaces@sinabil.go.cr bpbagaces@sinabil.go.cr]<br>
'''Bagaces Library'''<br>House of Culture<br>Bagaces<br>Telephone: (506) 2671-1094<br>Email: [mailto:bpbagaces@sinabil.go.cr bpbagaces@sinabil.go.cr]<br>
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Website: [http://www.sinabi.go.cr/bibliotecas/sinabi/guanacaste.aspx Tilarán Library]
Website: [http://www.sinabi.go.cr/bibliotecas/sinabi/guanacaste.aspx Tilarán Library]


=== Heredia Libraries ===
===Heredia Libraries===


'''Chilamate Library'''<br>Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui<br>Telephone: (506) 2761-2082<br>Email: [mailto:bpchilamate@sinabi.go.cr bpchilamate@sinabi.go.cr]<br>
'''Chilamate Library'''<br>Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui<br>Telephone: (506) 2761-2082<br>Email: [mailto:bpchilamate@sinabi.go.cr bpchilamate@sinabi.go.cr]<br>
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Website: [http://www.sinabi.go.cr/bibliotecas/sinabi/heredia.aspx Santa Bárbara Library]Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/bpsantabarbara.sinabi.mcj.cr/ Santa Bárbara Library]
Website: [http://www.sinabi.go.cr/bibliotecas/sinabi/heredia.aspx Santa Bárbara Library]Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/bpsantabarbara.sinabi.mcj.cr/ Santa Bárbara Library]


=== Limón Libraries ===
===Limón Libraries===


'''Limón Library'''<br>Puerto Limón<br>Limón<br>Telephone: (506) 2758-0923/2758-3914<br>Email: [mailto:bplimon@sinabi.go.cr bplimon@sinabi.go.cr]<br>
'''Limón Library'''<br>Puerto Limón<br>Limón<br>Telephone: (506) 2758-0923/2758-3914<br>Email: [mailto:bplimon@sinabi.go.cr bplimon@sinabi.go.cr]<br>
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Website: [http://www.sinabi.go.cr/bibliotecas/sinabi/limon.aspx Siquirres Library]<br>Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/biblioteca.siquirres/ Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Siquirres]
Website: [http://www.sinabi.go.cr/bibliotecas/sinabi/limon.aspx Siquirres Library]<br>Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/biblioteca.siquirres/ Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Siquirres]


=== Puntarenas Libraries ===
===Puntarenas Libraries===


'''Esparza Library'''<br>Esparza<br>Telephone: (506) 2635-5866<br>Email: [mailto:bpesparza@sinabi.go.cr bpesparza@sinabi.go.cr]<br>
'''Esparza Library'''<br>Esparza<br>Telephone: (506) 2635-5866<br>Email: [mailto:bpesparza@sinabi.go.cr bpesparza@sinabi.go.cr]<br>
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Website: [http://www.sinabi.go.cr/bibliotecas/sinabi/puntarenas.aspx Puntarenas Library]<br>Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/bppuntarenas.sinabi.mcj.cr/ Biblioteca Pública de Puntarenas]
Website: [http://www.sinabi.go.cr/bibliotecas/sinabi/puntarenas.aspx Puntarenas Library]<br>Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/bppuntarenas.sinabi.mcj.cr/ Biblioteca Pública de Puntarenas]


=== San José Libraries ===
===San José Libraries===


'''Aserrí Library'''<br>Aserrí<br>Telephone: (506) 2230-3444<br>Email: [mailto:bpaserri@sinabi.go.cr bpaserri@sinabi.go.cr]<br>
'''Aserrí Library'''<br>Aserrí<br>Telephone: (506) 2230-3444<br>Email: [mailto:bpaserri@sinabi.go.cr bpaserri@sinabi.go.cr]<br>
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Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Government-Organization/Biblioteca-P%C3%BAblica-de-Tib%C3%A1s-168110266657854/ Biblioteca Pública de Tibás]
Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Government-Organization/Biblioteca-P%C3%BAblica-de-Tib%C3%A1s-168110266657854/ Biblioteca Pública de Tibás]


== Museums ==
==Museums==


'''Juan Santamaria Historical Cultural Museum'''<br>Avenida 1, Calle Central y 2<br>Alajuela<br>Telephone: (506) 2441-4775/2430-5778<br>
'''Juan Santamaria Historical Cultural Museum'''<br>Avenida 1, Calle Central y 2<br>Alajuela<br>Telephone: (506) 2441-4775/2430-5778<br>
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'''National Museum of Costa Rica'''<br>Calle 17, Avenidas Central y Segunda | Antiguo Cuartel Bella Vista<br>San Jose<br>Telephone: (506) 257-1433/256-8643<br>
'''National Museum of Costa Rica'''<br>Calle 17, Avenidas Central y Segunda | Antiguo Cuartel Bella Vista<br>San Jose<br>Telephone: (506) 257-1433/256-8643<br>
Email: [mailto:informacion@museocostarica.go.cr informacion@museocostarica.go.cr ]<br>
Email: [mailto:informacion@museocostarica.go.cr informacion@museocostarica.go.cr] <br>
Website: [https://www.govisitcostarica.com/travelInfo/museums/national-museum-costa-rica.asp National Museum of Costa Rica]<br>
Website: [https://www.govisitcostarica.com/travelInfo/museums/national-museum-costa-rica.asp National Museum of Costa Rica]<br>
Website #2: [http://www.museocostarica.go.cr/en_en/historia-del-museo/historia-del-museo.html?Itemid=56 History of the National Museum]<br>
Website #2: [http://www.museocostarica.go.cr/en_en/historia-del-museo/historia-del-museo.html?Itemid=56 History of the National Museum]<br>
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For a list of museums in Costa Rica, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_in_Costa_Rica List of museums in Costa Rica] in Wikipedia.
For a list of museums in Costa Rica, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_in_Costa_Rica List of museums in Costa Rica] in Wikipedia.


== Record Offices ==
==Record Offices==


'''National Registry of Costa Rica'''<br>215, San José Province, Curridabat<br>Telephone: (506) 2020-873/2281-3179/2202 0888<br>Email: [mailto:bjuridica@rnp.go.cr bjuridica@rnp.go.cr]<br>
'''National Registry of Costa Rica'''<br>215, San José Province, Curridabat<br>Telephone: (506) 2020-873/2281-3179/2202 0888<br>Email: [mailto:bjuridica@rnp.go.cr bjuridica@rnp.go.cr]<br>
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:In Costa Rica's National Registry we protect registered rights, providing legal security with quality services, qualified human resources, and suitable technology.
:In Costa Rica's National Registry we protect registered rights, providing legal security with quality services, qualified human resources, and suitable technology.


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