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title: "La Sabana, San José — GetMap"
description: "A former airport now holds a city lake. La Sabana grew over the grounds of San José’s former main airport, which closed in 1955. Today, broad lawns…"
source: https://getmap.travel/quests/ChIJM_Dtpqv8oI8RyETi6jXqf_c
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# La Sabana

A former airport now holds a city lake

Nature · 🇨🇷 San José · one place, one stop

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La Sabana grew over the grounds of San José’s former main airport, which closed in 1955. Today, broad lawns surround a lake, sports fields and the Costa Rica National Stadium. The park also houses the Costa Rican Art Museum.

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