The Parque Metropolitano La Sabana on the west side of San José will be the site of the transfer of power ceremonies on May 8th, when Costa Rica ushers in the first woman president, Laura Chinchilla.
The decision was announced on Thursday by the Adrían Chinchilla and Silvia Arias, who headed the panel organizing the event.
Arias, daughter of president Oscar Arias, said the park was chosen as it is place that allows the maximum number of Costa Ricans to take part in the historic event.
The park is also represents "authentic value" for Costa Ricans.
The Sabana Park, by way of the old Estadio Nacional (national stadium) has been the venue for many a presidential inauguration since 1949.
The panel considered holding the ceremony in the new stadium that is under construction, but concluded that the construction is not advanced enough for such an event and the large number of people expected to attend.
Source:insidecostarica.com/
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