Northern Region of Costa Rica

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. The rains and cloudiness are characteristic of this zone throughout the year, nevertheless, from February to April there is a noticeable decline in the amount of precipitation and the number of rainy days. The whole region portrays an important economic growth due to its agriculture production and the surge of tourism, mainly in Sarapiquí, San Carlos (famous for the Arenal Volcano), and San Ramón. Each of these places offers special qualities that differentiate them and put them in a privileged position in the country.

Sarapiquí stands out for its primary forests, swamps, and plantations, 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.