Centro de Conservación de Santa Ana, San José

Name: Centro de Conservación de Santa Ana
Address: San José, Costa Rica

#19 among attractions in San José

Zoo, Park, Relax in park

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Centro de Conservación de Santa Ana is a wilderness area of approximately 52 hectares, located in the Uruca district, in the canton of Santa Ana, Costa Rica. It has an average altitude of 900 meters and is bounded to the east by the bed of the river Uruca. The site includes patches of one of the last remnants of dry tropical forest in the Central Valley, trails, Agricultural Historical Museum, soccer field, picnic area, a species of wild and domestic animals and a nursery of forest species. ()

Alternative names: Created: 1976Elevation: 2861 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 9°56'18"N, 84°11'36"W

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Centro de Conservación de Santa Ana – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parque Diversiones, Paseo de las Flores, Bocaraca, Balneario Ojo de Agua.

4.7 miE
Amusement park
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Church
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Neighbourhood, Church
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Protected area
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Temple
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