Parque Morazan, San Jose

The Parque Morazan is the single largest park in downtown San Jose, Costa Rica. It is also the most barren such location in town, as the typical tropical trees and foliage of this country are missing here. Pink and golden trumpet trees do add some color, though, in the dry months here. There is room, however, for sports to happen here all the time and that may be why the local government leaves the location in this state.

The main attraction of this place is the Temple of Music, which was added in 1920. The bandstand was the named for Francisco Morazan of Honduras, whose dream in the 1800s was to unify the countries of Central America into one. The bandstand in the park has become a bit of an icon for the country though, and is often depicted in pictures, stamps, etc.

You will want to stay out of the park at night though, as this area can become a bit rough. Sadly, local muggers like to prey upon visitors to the country from this quiet location.