What makes the Central Valley, or Meseta Central, surrounding San
José so fascinating are the many smaller communities where you can absorb a real slice of Costa Rican life. If you are based in the capital
you can take day-trips to explore and enjoy the attractions in nearby cities. If you have the time and self-discipline to relax and wander on a vacation (rather than jam everything in at once), towns like Cartago, Heredia, Zarcero and Orosí are like treasure chests to open. You’ll find gems of shops, bars, restaurants, art galleries, flower and vegetable markets, little churches and community affairs.
The next time you come to Costa Rica you may find you want to stay in one of these places.The Central Valley Area also called the Hub of Costa Rica combines parts of the Provinces San José, Heredia, Cartago and Alajuela. Within this area lives the mayority of the population of Costa Rica and also is where you can find the famous best Cilmate in the World. Into this Area falls the Volcanoes Irazú, part of the Braulio Carrillo National Park, Moravia, Coronado, Rancho Redondo, Lankaster Gardens, the valley of the river Orosi, the Tapantí National Park, Cerro de La Muerte and the National Monument Guayabo.
Select your favorite hotel, resort, or bed and breakfast in San José, Heredia, Alajuela, Cartago, Turrialba, Escazú, Santa Ana, San Pedro and Los Yoses. Reserve your rental car, learn Spanish in Costa Rica, using one of the many Language Schools. Eco tourism is becoming popular in Costa Rica, so you can also find Campgrounds and Private Camping Places, Backpacker Hostels and Hotels and much more.
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