Central Valley of Costa Rica:
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Discover
with us the region of Costa Rica with the most economic activity,
where two thirds of the population resides, and the governing
cities of the beautiful provinces of San José, Alajuela,
Heredia and Cartago are situated, each with privileged characteristics
and a wide variety of services, converting them into unique
places which impress from the first moment. The main part
of the manufacturing and financial industry, the Juan Santamaría
International Airport, major buildings, universities, medical
centers and commercial complexes are located in this area.
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The Central
Valley has a dry season from December to May and the heaviest of
the rains fall between August and October. It should be noted that
even in the dry season there are some rains, being that the country
lies in the tropical zone of the planet. The average temperature
is approximately 20°C (70°F) and can descend to 10°C
(50°F) in the highlands.
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For those
seeking a tranquil environment near the capital, or those who
prefer to enjoy of the advantages of a city style vacation,
the central valley offers a great variety of alternatives in
lodging, sites of interests to tourists, natural attractions,
restaurants and nightlife. The one day tours that can be enjoyed
from this area operate daily with regular departures from the
main hotels of San José, each allowing you to experiment
the three main components of the magic of Costa Rica: its varied
natural wealth, the friendliness of the Costa Ricans, and its
unequaled tropical flavor. |
Recommended
tours in this area
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