To the northeast of the Central Valley, this region includes a large part of the provinces of Alajuela and Heredia, extending to the north to the border of the province of Guanacaste and Nicaragua. Sarapiqui stands out for its primary forests, swamps, and the Sarapiqui river, in a biologically rich territory, with temperatures that oscillate between 26°C and 28°C; a hot, humid land which can be explored by way of the dense network of trails within the protected areas which are of great importance for the conservation of birds, butterflies, felines, insects and plants. San Carlos offers a landscape of exceptional beauty with its forests, lagoons, fields of crops, rivers, natural hot springs, and the most active volcano of Costa Rica: Arenal. In other words, sanctuaries where one can breathe peace and amaze with the majestic power of nature. The San Ramon county, famous for its tropical cloud and rain forests in the highlands, is noted for its variety of epiphytes, mosses and ferns, and is home to more than 225 species of birds.

Hacienda Pozo Azul

Tweet Located at only 90 minutes from San Jose and from Arenal Volcano area, Hacienda Pozo Azul was originally a 2000-acre working ranch; nowadays it also operates different adventures with the highest quality of service and security. Among the many activities, visitors can enjoy a two hour horse ride through pristine forest or a canopy tour ending with a spectacular 900-foot zip line across the Sarapiqui river. White water rafting is another option and as well as descending a 90 feet wall on the Sarapiqui river canyon. The one day tour from San Jose offers a choice of two out of the four adventures. From Arenal, one of these activities is combined with a visit to La Paz Waterfall Gardens.