Costa Rica from Coast to Coast: From the Caribbean to the North Pacific

About the destination: San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, exudes a unique atmosphere that sets it apart from much of Latin America, with its American-inspired architecture and Mediterranean climate. San Jose is a city nestled amidst nature. Situated in the Central Valley, the city is enveloped by diverse wildlife and the volcanoes, Poás and Irazú. It also serves as a hub from which you can access the country's abundant National Parks, stunning beaches, remarkable rivers, and untouched mountains. San José boasts its own attractions such as the National Theatre, the Central Market, the National Museum, and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Additionally, its hospitable residents contribute to the city's vibrant energy, which is evident in its numerous restaurants and bars. Some museums and buildings reveal their colonial history and European artistic influences. San Jose has much to offer and is a city of considerable historical and cultural importance.

About the destination: Puerto Viejo is the primary district of the Sarapiquí canton, located in the Heredia province of Costa Rica. It spans an area of 426.73 square kilometers and has an estimated population of 20,174 residents (as of 2011), with an average population density of 47.28 residents per square kilometer. The district's capital is the city of Puerto Viejo, which is situated 82 kilometers north of the city of Heredia. It is 37 meters above sea level. The region features flat topography, a humid climate, and is intersected by powerful, meandering rivers, with the Dirty River being the most significant. Puerto Viejo is situated on the banks of the Sarapiquí River (near its junction with the Puerto Viejo River), where a small river port is located for the coastal shipping of shallow draft vessels.

About the destination: La Fortuna is the main community of the 7th district with the same name, which is part of the Canton of San Carlos, located in the province of Alajuela in the north-central region of Costa Rica. The district's stunning landscape, its forests, and the wide variety of available tourist activities, such as zip-lining, rafting, bird watching, sport fishing, hiking, hot springs, and especially its proximity to the Arenal Volcano, make it one of the most important tourist destinations in Costa Rica.

About the destination: Rincón de la Vieja is an active andesitic complex volcano located in the northwestern part of Costa Rica, approximately 25 km from Liberia, in the province of Guanacaste. The name translates to "The Old Woman's Corner," which is a nod to a local legend about a young woman whose lover was thrown into the volcano's crater by her father. Following this event, she chose to live in solitude on the mountain and was believed to possess healing powers. Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park is centered around the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano and its surrounding volcanic and natural features. Visitors can expect to see a wide variety of unique plants and animals, as well as numerous hot, bubbling sulphurous mud pits and a small "mini-volcano."

About the destination: San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, exudes a unique atmosphere that sets it apart from much of Latin America, with its American-inspired architecture and Mediterranean climate. San Jose is a city nestled amidst nature. Situated in the Central Valley, the city is enveloped by diverse wildlife and the volcanoes, Poás and Irazú. It also serves as a hub from which you can access the country's abundant National Parks, stunning beaches, remarkable rivers, and untouched mountains. San José boasts its own attractions such as the National Theatre, the Central Market, the National Museum, and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Additionally, its hospitable residents contribute to the city's vibrant energy, which is evident in its numerous restaurants and bars. Some museums and buildings reveal their colonial history and European artistic influences. San Jose has much to offer and is a city of considerable historical and cultural importance.