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As Costa Rica’s main entry point, the Central Valley welcomes its visitors to a region of verdant mountains and a quilt-like patchwork of lush coffee plantations and scenic towns. San José, Costa Rica’s capital city, is home to a wide range of cultural, entertainment and commercial options including museums, theaters, gourmet restaurants and shopping venues. A wide variety of select boutique and luxury hotels are available, providing you with a comfortable and relaxing setting ideal for team building activities, themed dining or an enjoyable game of golf. The Central Valley is conveniently located near some of Costa Rica’s most breathtaking natural attractions. Hike emerald rainforests, explore nearby active volcanoes, tour coffee plantations, raft down one of the world’s most scenic rivers or simply stare at a pastel sun as it dips below the trees. Nature never felt this close.
The tourist region of the Central Valley includes the cities of 4 provinces:
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- San José:
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Area: 4,965.3 km²
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Approximate population: 1,345,750
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emperature average: 72 F ( 22 C )
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- Heredia:
- Area: 2657 km²
- Approximate population: 354,732
- Temperature average: 75 F ( 24 C )
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- Alajuela:
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- Cartago:
- Area: 3,125 km²
- Approximate population: 432,395
- Temperature average: 72 F ( 22 C)
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Atractions
| National Theater Melico Salazar |
National Park |
Ujarrás Ruins |
| Municipal Theather |
Culture’s Plaza |
Working Coffe Plantartions |
| Insect Museum of the University of Costa Rica |
Plaza de la Democracia |
Los Angeles Basílica |
| Costa Rican Museum of Art National Museum |
Poas Volcano |
Aerial Tram |
| The Central Bank Museums |
Irazú Volcano |
National Park Sarchí Orosí Valley |
| Fidel Tristan Jade Museum |
Barva Volcano |
Nacional Park Braulio Carrillo |
| Children´s Museum |
Turrialba Volcano |
Morazan Park |
| Parque España |
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Where to stay
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel
Double Tree by Hilton Cariari San José - Costa Rica
Ramada Plaza Herradura Hotel
Real InterContinental Costa Rica
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