Tourism in Costa Rica...
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SAN JOSE
It's the Costa Rican capital and the largest tourist hub of the country. From here you can go by bus to any destination in the country, including the regions far away. In the capital there are many options to visit; the National Museum, Gold Museum, Art Museum, Children's Museum, Jade Museum, National Theater and the Theater Melico Salazar, apart from these there are other attractions like the amusement park and much more. San Jose was one of the first cities in the world to have electricity. Discover San Jose ›
ALAJUELA
Alajuela, the provincial capital of the same name; this city is known as the city of mangos (mango fruits) due to the production of this fruit almost in all households. Alajuela was the capital of Costa Rica in 1834 and 1835, 18% of the country's population live in the province of Alajuela with an area of 9752 km2. Some of the popular destinations in Alajuela are: Poas Volcano, Arenal Volcano, Nature Reserve Caño Negro. In Zarcero and Sarchi for many years the locals producing crafts. Discover Alajuela ›
HEREDIA
Heredia is known as the City of flowers, not only for their colorful flowers but for its beautiful women. It has historical buildings such as the Church La Inmaculada, the Cultural Center, the school República de Argentina, Post and Telegraph Building, the Fortin and the Liceo de Heredia. To learn the history of coffee, should visit the plant of Café Britt in Mercedes de Heredia. For shopping visit the Mall Paseo de las Flores. Discover Heredia ›
CARTAGO
The region of Cartago is a very cool and misty province, known as the province of potatos. Cartagineses, how the population is known in popular language, also have a nickname "Paperos" and "Brumosos". Highlights of the province: La Basilica de los Angeles, Guayabo National Monument, Irazu Volcano, Turrialba Volcano end the Cerro del Chirripo, with 3.820 meters above sea level. Discover Cartago ›
GUANACASTE
It is the province of La Pampa; Stormy bulls and cowboys, cradle of national folklore. Great conditions for the development of tourist projects, for its beautiful beaches and dry forests. An excellent tourist destination with some 5 star hotels, the Miravalles, Tenorio, Rincon de la Vieja and Cacao volcanoes, National Parks as Santa Rosa, Barra Honda and Palo Verde, the Chira, Venado, San Lucas and Bejuco islands and beautiful beaches as Tamarindo, Tambor, Panama, Coco, Hermosa, Potrero or Playa Manzanillo. Discover Guanacaste ›
PUNTARENAS
The country's largest province, along the Pacific coast; where we find all, from cloud forests to the port city, secluded beaches for surfing, party places, abundant nature and all in one place. In Puntarenas is the world class surf - including Hermosa and Pavones beach. The Corcovado National Park unique in the world and one of the last refuges for flora and fauna. In Jaco, you can dance till dawn and in Santa Elena and Monteverde explore the rich cloud forest. Discover Puntarenas ›
LIMON
Known as the African-Caribbean Cultural Province, is in the Caribbean Sea, between Nicaragua and Panama. It has beautiful beaches with white sand. The Tortuguero and Cahuita National Parks and the Gandoca-Manzanillo and Barra del Colorado Nature Reserves are among the top ten of the country's natural beauty. In less than three hours by car can be reached from the capital San Jose on the Braulio Carrillo Highway to the Caribbean lowlands and the more you go south, the nature is more exuberant. Discover Limon ›


