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The diverse Costa Rican landscape alternates between lush forests, steep mountains and stunning beaches. The Central Valley is home to more than half the country's population, and cities like San Jose, Escazu and Alajuela offer travelers modern amenities and an excellent base to explore the region.

 

Popular Destinations:

Cities Less Traveled:
Central Valley: Central Valley:
Alajuela Atenas
Escazu Cartago
San Jose Grecia
Sarchi Heredia
Orosi Valley
Northern Region: San Carlos (Ciudad Quesada)
Arenal / La Fortuna San Ramon
Monteverde Santa Ana  
  Turrialba
Pacific Coast: Zarcero
Dominical  
Flamingo Northern Region:
Guanacaste's Gold Coast Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui
Jaco
Mal Pais Southern Region:
Manuel Antonio San Gerardo de Dota
Montezuma San Isidro del General
Nosara  
Papagayo Pacific Coast:
Pavones Cabo Matapalo
Playa del Coco Carate
Playa Conchal Drake Bay
Playa Grande Golfito
Playa Hermosa Osa Peninsula
Puntarenas Puerto Jimenez
Quepos Sierpe
Samara Zancudo
Santa Teresa
Tamarindo Northern Guanacaste:
  Rincon de la Vieja
Northern Guanacaste:
Liberia Caribbean Coast:
Barra del Colorado
Caribbean Coast: Cahuita
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Manzanillo
Tortuguero