National Park, Park in San José, Costa Rica
National Park (Parque Nacional) lies in San José, Costa Rica, at an elevation of about 1,158 metres, roughly 1.4 km east of the city centre. The terrain around it is hilly to the south and west and flatter to the east, and the summit of Cerro Cedral rises about 11.8 km to the southwest.
The land where the park stands was once used for farming before it was set aside as a protected area. Over time, it became one of the few green spaces within the urban area of San José.
National Park is the green space in central San José that gives its name to the adjacent Parque Nacional stop on the city's interurban train line. The park lies at about 1,158 metres above sea level, and the Cerro Cedral rises roughly 11.8 km to the southwest, visible on clear days from the open lawns.
The park sits close to the center of San José and is easy to reach on foot or by public transport. Mornings tend to be quieter, which makes them a good time to visit if you prefer a calmer setting.
The park sits at 1,158 metres above sea level in the centre of San José, about 1.4 km east of the city centre. The land rises toward the Cerro Cedral, a 2,420-metre peak roughly 11.8 km to the southwest, and the surrounding hillsides are largely built-up residential land.
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