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Parque La Sabana
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The city's largest park.
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Restaurants
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Los Tres Perros
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0.4 km$$$$ • Bar • Mediterranean • Pub
Rosti - Sabana
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0.2 km$$ - $$$ • Grill • Contemporary • Pub
Enbocacr
138
0.6 km$$$$ • International • Contemporary • Fusion
Pasta Pronto Express y Catering
77
0.5 km$$ - $$$ • Italian • Mexican • American
El Novillo Alegre Sabana
205
0.6 km$$ - $$$ • Steakhouse • Barbecue • Grill
L'Olivo
429
0.5 km$$ - $$$ • European • Tuscan • Romana
La Flor de Loto
267
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Chinese • Asian • Cantonese
Esquinita Inka Cocina Peruana
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0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Peruvian • Latin • Seafood
Iberik Restaurant
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0.5 km$$ - $$$ • Mediterranean • Spanish • Basque
Nana Falafel & Juice Bar
30
0.5 km$ • Middle Eastern • Israeli • Vegetarian Friendly
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Attractions
105 within 10 kms
Museo de Arte Costarricense
377
0.6 kmArt Museums
Estadio Nacional
91
0.4 kmArenas & Stadiums
Teatro Nacional Costa Rica
3,615
3 kmHistoric Sites • Theatres
Museo de los Ninos
443
2.7 kmChildren's Museums
Pre-Columbian Gold Museum
2,476
3 kmSpeciality Museums
Jade Museum
1,383
3.4 kmHistory Museums
Correos de Costa Rica
234
1.3 kmGovernment Buildings
Templo de la Musica
154
1.3 kmMonuments & Statues
Museo Nacional De Costa Rica
1,503
3.6 kmHistory Museums
Metropolitan Church (Catedral Metropolitana)
411
2.8 kmReligious Sites
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4.0
1,117 reviews
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StephenCross
Dublin, Ireland18,409 contributions
Big park in the city
Apr 2023 • Couples
La Sabana is a decent size park in San Jose. I would agree that it is well worn but it does serve a purpose and lots of football fields, cycling, walking etc. lots of damaged seats.
Written 6 April 2023
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TomCost
philadelphia189 contributions
Worn out City Park
Mar 2023
This is a large park frequented on weekends by the local community. It seems to have seen better days and has been hurt by the recent drought. Not a must see but we stayed near here.
Written 11 March 2023
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Dreamer728983
Chicago, IL2 contributions
Don’t waste your time
Feb 2023 • Couples
Dried out pond , closed public bathrooms guarded by the police. All together- very poorly maintained park. Not worth it at all .
Written 24 February 2023
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Iris K
Warrington, UK31 contributions
very pretty, shame about the missing lake!
Feb 2023
We were saddeened that there was no lake but this was made up for by the fabulous Museum of Costa Rican Art
Written 23 February 2023
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kizzyjenny
llanelli110 contributions
FREE to explore
Oct 2022
A nice park with paved paths, a lake, sculptures made from wood and concrete, sitting areas, a running/cycling track, a snack shack, trees and bushes and amazing birdsong.
Written 15 November 2022
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Colin F
Toronto, Canada1,004 contributions
Lovely Urban Oasis
Apr 2022
I walked around the park after a trek from the central district. Traffic is very busy in this city. It's a great relief to have such a green space near the urban core. It could use some more thought about layout and perhaps add some more gardens and plaques to native plants, but otherwise very pleasant. Unfortunately, you have to pay to use the washrooms but that was minor. They were clean, which was appreciated, unlike some cities I could mention. I also like seeing the police patrolling regularly and have a lot of respect for the local force.
Written 5 May 2022
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Raymondocanuck
Saint John, Canada263 contributions
Peace and quiet in the middle of chaos.
Mar 2022 • Couples
Peaceful oasis in a sea of traffic. The park is well laid out and graced with many flowering trees. The lake had no water in it ,
At one end is the beautiful national stadium .
There are lots of picnic tables and shady spots to picnic. There are venues for just about every sport imaginable from beach volleyball to tennis. Every city should have a park like this,
Written 23 March 2022
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Mike M
Edinburgh, UK246 contributions
Grim
Sep 2020
Dirty, run down park with nothing in it. The ponds that show blue on the map are green algae covered unattractive pools.
Written 5 September 2020
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JPL320
San Jose, Costa Rica22 contributions
Almost every day. . . .for years.
Mar 2020
I live close to Parque la Sabana--and walk my dog there just about every morning.
It is a well maintained urban park, with excellent security. We have not had a problem--for years--there are guards and police on foot, bikes, etc. We like it mucho.
Written 23 March 2020
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Richard G
Orlando, FL170 contributions
Could be beautiful
Mar 2020 • Business
The lakes and water features are all dried up. Many of the art and sculpture has been vandalized and not maintained. The park is pro trolled by security on horseback and arc.
Written 11 March 2020
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