Parque Metropolitano La Sabana

Parque Metropolitano La Sabana is one of the main parks in San Jose that you can visit with your Costa Rica cheap car rental. It is sometimes thought of as �the lungs of San Jose� by Costa Ricans. This patk has many features to keep you busy, from tennis and basketball courts, to a museum that specializes in Costa Rican artists. Enjoy some time outside while you are in Costa Rica.

Where it came from

The land that today makes up Parque Metropolitano La Sabana was donated by Father Manuel Antonio Chapui de Torres in 1783. At one time, this land was also used as a national airport, but today is a sprawing park that is also home to El Museo de Arte Costarricense (The Museum of Costa Rican Art), with a large collection of paintings by Costa Rican artists. The park was officially inaugurated in 1977, but has been an important part of the city for the last two centuries.

What you can do here

The park is also home to the National Gymnasium, the National Stadium, and a number of tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts. When you are here with your Costa Rica cheap rental car you will also find pools and two lakes. Around the park, you will find there are many buildings that are going up, but due to the risk of earthquakes in the country, they are low rise buildings.

Take a hike

Parque Metropolitano La Sabana also has some of the best hiking trails in town when you are here with your cheap rental car Costa Rica. However, you do not want to come here at night, so enjoy it during the day. Much like major cities in the United States, it is wise to avoid secluded places at night. However, come early in the morning on Saturday and Sunday and you will find there are outdoor aerobic classes that you can have a lot of fun with!

Getting to know San Jose

When you are here with your cheap car rental Costa Rica, you will have many opportunities to explore this great city. As the capital of Costa Rica, it is the focal point of political, economic, and cultural activity in the country. The city has a population over 350,000 people in the metropolitan area. The city is divided into 11 districts (Catedral, El Carmen, Hatillo, Hospital, La Uruca, Mata Redonda, Meire, Pavas, San Francisco de Dos Rios, San Sebastian, and Zapote), each with their own flair. The city is peppered with museums and other attractions to help you explore the area�s culture and history when you are here with your cheap rental car Costa Rica.

More green space

If you are looking for more green space to visit with your Costa Rica cheap car rental, you may want to try visiting one of the volcanoes that are just outside the city. Arenal Volcano is a short drive away from San Jose, and there are plenty of tours here that you can take to see the wildlife that lives in the area - from the treetops to lake views. There are also some hot springs in the area that you can take time to relax in while you are here.

With a feeling that is a little like Central Park in New York City, you will find that Parque Metropolitano La Sabana is a great place to visit in San Jose when you are here with your Costa Rica cheap car rental. It is a great place to start exploring life in San Jose and for you to relax on your vacation.