Central Valley (Costa Rica)
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Cities
AlajuelaNot to be missed for the volcano and national parks nearby. Also a convenient and better hub when arriving and leaving Costa Rica via San Jose.
AtenasIt had been ranked as the best weather worldwide. Atenas town in well known by the American community here. It is on the way to the central Pacific beaches becoming a mandatory stop on the way to Jaco or Manuel Antonio National Park.
TurrialbaFood bowl of Costa Rica and adventure sports mecca.
Other destinations
Providenciaa great spot for climbers and mountain-bikers
Understand
The Valley of Pérez Zeledon is one of the most intensive cultivated areas of Costa Rica. Several indigenouse communities, like Terraba or Boruca, inhabit and cultivate land in this region.
Most of the factories and services industries companies are also in the area; therefore, a lot of sleeper towns and cities surround and permeate the Central Valley. Still, there are many historical sights and because of the small size of the country, this area is the starting point of the many adventures available in the rest of the country.
Most of the factories and services industries companies are also in the area; therefore, a lot of sleeper towns and cities surround and permeate the Central Valley. Still, there are many historical sights and because of the small size of the country, this area is the starting point of the many adventures available in the rest of the country.
Get in
By bus
If coming from San Carlos (Nicaragua) a change of bus in Ciudad Quesada may be necessary.By plane
San José Juan Santamaria AirportThis is Costa Rica's premier international airport and offers a wide variety of connections.