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Parque Juan Santamaría

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Alajuela was the birthplace of Juan Santamaría, the national hero who lost his life in a battle against the mercenary army of U.S. adventurer William Walker when the latter invaded Costa Rica in 1856. The Parque Juan Santamaría, more a small plaza than a park, has a statue of the young hero. After a 2005 restoration, Juan should keep his youthful good looks for years to come. The park gets a little dicey as the sun goes down; confine your visits to daylight hours.

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  • Address: C. Central and Avda. 2, Alajuela, 20101 | Map It
  • Location: Alajuela
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