The Southern Pacific Region of Costa Rica is relatively undeveloped. With a lack of industries and little infrastructure, you will find mostly quiet villages and lots of nature and jungle. This unspoilt region includes the Osa Peninsula, which contains the largest contiguous rainforest in Central America. Costa Rica’s only marine reserve is also located in…
Along the eastern coast of Costa Rica, from Nicaragua to Panama, you will find the Caribbean Coast Region. Very different than the west coast, the landscape along the east coast is dominated by mangrove forests and plains, coastal forests, and many beaches. More than half of the coastline is protected by national parks in this…
The North Pacific Region extends from the border of Nicaragua to the central Pacific. It stretches from the mountains and flat plains of Guanacaste to the Nicoya Peninsula. With the hot and sunny beaches along the coasts of the provinces of Guanacaste and northern Puntarenas, this region plays an important role for tourism in the…
The Central Pacific Coast is the weekend playground of those living and working in San Jose. That’s because the closest beach (Jaco) is within a one hour drive of the capital city. Stretching from the Nicoya Peninsula to the Dominical area, this region contains the smallest but most well-known natural reserves in the country. Manual…
The Northern Mountain Region extends to the border with Nicaragua, and has a lot of natural highlights, such as the famous Arenal Volcano and the cloud forest of Monteverde. With cool mountain air and refreshing rain forests, the Northern Mountain Region is a nature lovers dream. This lush region has one of the most famous…
The Central Valley Region of Costa Rica includes the capital city of San Jose. This is the economic, social, and cultural center of the country. Covering a large portion of the interior of Costa Rica, the valley stretches from the northern central mountains to the south of the valley, “Cordillera de Talamanca”. With a mild…
