Parque Metropolitano La Sabana

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An wide shot of a green park surrounding a stadium in a busy city.

Once the site of San José’s main airport, this 72-hectare green space at the west end of Paseo Colón is home to a regional art museum, Museo de Arte Costarricense; a lagoon; and various sporting facilities – most notably Costa Rica's Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. During the day, the park's paths make a relaxing place for a stroll, a jog or a picnic.

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