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Museo de Guanacaste

The Museum of Guanacaste is located in the city of Liberia, in the former headquarters. It was built between 1932-1940 based on the design of Architect Jose Maria Barrantes, and built by Max Effinger Construction. The building has served several functions throughout the years. These functions include the headquarters of Plaza, a criminal housing center, an armory, and hosted military regiments and government officials during their visits.

The headquarters is styled after typical military architecture, evident distribution of raised walls around the square shape. It has an eclectic style, seen throughout the building influenced by a mix of ART DECO. This is apparent in details such as “robudez” imposed by concrete and steel, geometric forms, and the scarcity of the eaves. This style of architecture was popular between the 30s and 40s due to its austerity, durability, and elegance.

Being declared as the Museum of Guanacaste, the headquarters continues to reinforce the ideals of civility in Costa Rica. This building serves as an example of the abolition of the army, where barracks became museums.