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Pic of the Day: Overlooking the Central Valley from Amphitheater Villa

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Amphitheater Villa in Ciudad Colón
Nate Doughty / The Tico Times

Located 30 minutes by car outside of San José and near Ciudad Colón, Anfiteatro de Villa offers panoramic views of the neighboring Río Virilla and the canyon it runs through.

Featuring a restaurant, water fountains, statues, vista points and a man-made cave to explore, the Anfiteatro de Villa offers a getaway from the busy city as visitors are surrounded by the beauty of the natural landscape.

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