Parque La Sabana (La Sabana Park)
If the hustle and bustle of the urban grind is getting you down, escape to this enormous park on the western edge of the city. Once the site of the country's main airport, today La Sabana has been completely reforested, and is home to a variety of sports facilities, a landscaped lagoon surrounded by walking trails and two high-quality museums (see below).

Sabana district

Museo de Arte Costarricense (Museum of Costa Rican Art)
Located near the eastern entrance to the park, this art museum is housed in the former airport terminal building. The permanent collection emphasizes 19th and 20th century art while the temporary exhibits highlight rising Costa Rican artists.

Parque La Sabana
Tel: 222 7155.

Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle (La Salle Museum of Natural Science)
Located near the southwest corner of the park, this natural science museum is a worthwhile albeit bizarre attraction. The highlight here is a comprehensive collection of taxidermy specimens that date back several decades.

Parque La Sabana
Tel: 232 1306.