Mata Redonda, Administrative district in San José, Costa Rica.
Mata Redonda is an administrative district in San José with residential areas and green spaces spread throughout. The district comprises fourteen smaller neighborhoods and is dominated by the large La Sabana Metropolitan Park that sits at its center.
The district grew from the edges of San José into a defined part of the capital and is now one of eleven administrative divisions. This transformation reflects how the city expanded and needed to organize its growing population.
The La Sabana Metropolitan Park is the heart of this district and a place where people jog, play soccer, and spend time outdoors. The park shapes daily life and draws visitors who want to enjoy a central open space in the middle of the city.
The district is easy to reach via main roads and a railway line that connect to the wider city network. The open green spaces and relatively flat terrain make it simple to walk around.
Despite being close to downtown, this district has one of the lowest population densities in the immediate San José area. This relative openness makes it a quieter retreat with more room for parks and green space compared to the more crowded neighborhoods nearby.
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