The Central Valley and Highlands of Costa Rica combine to make one of the most diverse regions of the country. The valley is home to the capital city, San Jose. The Central Highland areas which surround the valley can be described as off the beaten path eco-tourist paradises. These hills and mountains are covered with rain and cloud forests, volcanoes, coffee plantations, and small farming villages. Turrialba is home to some of the best whitewater rafting and canyoning in the world. The emerald green rain and cloud forest covered mountains of Heredia are spectacularly beautiful and home to attractions such as La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Poas Volcano. Areas such as San Gerardo de Dota and San Gerardo de Rivas are surrounded by extraordinary cloud forest, which is prime habitat for hundreds of species of tropical birds. Click below to read more about the diverse Central Region of Costa Rica.
Turrialba is one of the most exciting, yet least visited areas in Costa Rica. It is an adventurer's paradise with breathtaking scenery in every direction! The...
The Heredia Highlands and Poas Volcano area is one of the most beautiful destinations in Costa Rica. The area is steep in tradition with coffee plantations and...
San Jose is the capital of Costa Rica and official city of the international airport. The population is nearly 400,000. The city is located in the center of...
Getting away from the more popular tourist destinations, San Gerardo de Dota is a bird watcher's paradise. Many refer to the area as the Monteverde of twenty...
Alajuela is the second largest city in Costa Rica. It is adoringly nicknamed the City of Mangoes and is known as one of the cleanest and safest cities in...
Driving into Escazu is almost like driving into any modern city in the United States. Located along the outskirts of the western side of San Jose, Escazu is...
Grecia is a countryside pueblo with many small private farms located 22 kilometers northwest of Alajuela. Most notably, Grecia is known for the red roofed...
San Isidro de El General, located in the South Central Region, is an important trade zone connecting the southern zone of Costa Rica to the rest of the country...
Surrounded by rolling green hills lined with coffee plantations, Sarchi is Costa Rica's premiere destination for souvenirs. This area is home to the highest...
Itinerary: LIR » Beija Flor Resort » Tortuga Island Boat Ride and Snorkeling » Free Day - Beach Day Mal Pais » Cabo Blanco National Park » Hotel Poco a Poco » Sky Tram, Trek, and Walk » ATV Offroad Adventure - Double » Coffee Tour » LIR
Itinerary: SJO » Hotel La Fortuna » Arenal Volcano Observation Hike and Baldi Hot Springs » Whitewater Rafting Rio Balsa » Trapp Family Lodge » Canopy Combo » Hotel Verde Mar » Snorkel Adventure » Free Day - Beach Day Manuel Antonio » SJO
Itinerary: SJO » Azania Bungalows » Cahuita National Park and Snorkeling Combo » Canyoning » Arenal Springs Resort » Whitewater Rafting Rio Balsa » Arenal Volcano Observation Hike and Tabacon Hot Springs » The Falls Resort » Damas Island Riverboat Safari » Free Day - Beach Day Manuel Antonio » SJO
Itinerary: SJO » Arenal Nayara Hotel and Gardens » Whitewater Rafting Rio Balsa » El Establo Mountain Hotel » Aventuras Canopy Zipline Tour » Pacific Souss Hotel » Canyoning and Waterfall Rappelling » SJO
Itinerary: LIR » Arenal Springs Resort » Canopy Zipline » Whitewater Rafting Rio Balsa » Cala Luna Boutique Hotel and Villas » Free Day - Beach Day Playa Tamarindo » Surf Lesson » Rincon de la Vieja National Park Hike » Free Day - Another Beach Day Playa Tamarindo » LIR
