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National Museum of Costa Rica nearby National Theatre of Costa Rica nearby Metropolitan Cathedral of San José nearby Cerro Rabo de Mico nearby Melico Salazar Theatre nearby Pre-Columbian Gold Museum nearby

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Walkable from the centre

Walkable from the centre

within 1.5 km of the centre · 120 stays

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