Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle, San José

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Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle is a place located in San José (San José province) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 3675 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 9°55'57"N latitude and 84°6'39"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Chavarría (bus, 7 min walk), Jacks (train, 27 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Parque Metropolitano La Sabana (park, 14 min walk), Gimnasio Nacional (sport, 23 min walk), Parque 25 de Julio (park, 46 min walk).

Coordinates: 9°55'57"N, 84°6'39"W

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Mata Redonda (Urbanización la Salle)San José Costa Rica

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Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parque Diversiones, Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture, Mercado Central de San José, Museo del Oro Precolombino.

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