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Regions of Costa Rica
Central Valley is large and a fertile land surrounded by mountains. A 70 % of the country’s population lives here. If you explore these highlands you will witness the different climates changes.
There are several volcanoes in the area that are visited by thousands of tourists each year, as well historical monuments in the capital city including theaters, museums and governmental institutions. Getting around the Great Metropolitan area is easy and accessible.
The Northern Lowlands are known for its picturesque villages that welcome many tourists throughout the year. It’s a convenient location due to its proximity with the Arenal Volcano (about 6 km). There are several restaurants and bars in the area, as well as several tourist attractions like canopy, suspension bridges and hiking areas.
You can also visit La Fortuna Waterfall, which has a jump of 70 meters and several natural pools. There are amazing hot springs as well, for those looking for a more relaxing adventure.
Central Pacific extends through the Pacific Coast, from Guanacaste to the Panama border. The climate of the Central Pacific is not dry, therefore, heat and heaviness of moist in the air is easily sensed. Tourists may visit the United Fruit Company banana port, on their way to Manuel Antonio, in Quepos. There are several well priced hotels and cabins in the Quepos area as well.
The North Pacific has some of the most beautiful beaches in the country.
The peninsula’s highlights are Flamingo Beach, Playa Conchal, Playa Tamarindo, Black Beach and Playa Avellanas. In the southeastern side of the peninsula, Montezuma and Flamingo Beach are the most visited spots.
There are several luxurious homes and hotels in the area. It is a very quiet place with lots of sport fishing and surfing.
The Caribbean Coast is where the Caribbean Sea and the rainforest come together. There are several white sand beaches and transparent waters. Around a quarter of the Caribbean coast is protected.
This coast is less frequented than the Pacific due to its climate: while most days are usually sunny throughout the year, high humidity levels have been recorded (even during dry season), leading into lots of precipition.
Numerous indigenous communities inhabit the Caribbean Coast including the Cocles, Bribrís Talamanca and Cabécar, as well as a large Afro-Caribbean population.
The Souh Pacific is a fundamental part of Costa Rica’s geography thanks to its rich maritime geography.
The Osa Peninsula and the Nicoya Peninsula are the two very important peninsulas in the region. Osa is located in the southern province of Puntarenas. Despite being a relatively small area of extension, there are a large number of tropical habitats: rain forests, coastal wetlands, mountain forests, among others.
This region is located in the famous Corcovado National Park, which constitutes the largest protected area of Costa Rica and, according to the National Geographic "the most biologically active area in the world."
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