Northern Plains
Bosque Alegre
Monday, February 25th, 2008To get to this refuge, visitors must travel approximately seven kilometers from Cariblanco along a back road, preferably in a four-wheel-drive vehicle, or make the medium-long hike. This group of volcanic lakes is made up of Bosque Alegre, Congo and Hule lakes (in November, Hule’s waters turn a reddish color), surrounded by tropical wet forest. […]
La Selva Biological Station
Monday, February 25th, 2008Located in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí, at the confluence of two great rivers, La Selva Biological Station comprises 1,600 hectares of tropical wet forest and deforested land in regeneration. Wildlife here is diverse, and includes large animals such as jaguars, pumas and tapirs. Thousands of arthropod species are currently being recorded here, and more than […]
Juan Castro Blanco National Park
Monday, February 25th, 2008Located east of Ciudad Quesada, this park is surrounded by the Aguas Zarcas, Venecia, Zapote, Laguna, Tapezco, Altamira, Sarchí Norte, Toro Amarillo and Río Cuarto districts. The area features thermal pools (Fila Chocosuela), active volcanic vents (Volcán Platanar), inactive volcanic vents (Cerro Viejo, Cerro Pelón), volcanic cones and rugged topography. Wildlife is varied, and includes […]
Caño Negro
Monday, February 25th, 2008Caño Negro is a RAMSAR site of worldwide importance for wetlands conservation. The refuge is vital to the environmental balance of the country’s Northern Zone. This habitat shelters a wide variety of plant and wildlife species, many of which are unique or in danger of extinction, including seabirds such as the jabiru and reptiles such […]
Poco Sol Biological Station
Monday, February 25th, 2008The Poco Sol Biological Station is located at 720 meters above sea level on the Atlantic slope of the Cordillera de Tilarán, inside the Children’s Eternal Forest private preserve. To get to Poco Sol, take the San Ramón-Fortuna highway. At approximately 50 kilometers is the office of the Monteverde Conservation League in La Tigra de […]
Arenal Volcano National Park
Monday, February 25th, 2008Located 15 kilometers from Fortuna in the northwest part of Costa Rica, between the foothills of the Cordillera de Tilarán mountain range and the San Carlos plains, Volcán Arenal National Park is one of the most visited destinations in the Northern Zone. Several trails—Heliconias, Coladas, Tucanes and Los Miradores—allow observation of much of the park’s […]
Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui
Monday, February 25th, 2008The seat of the Sarapiquí canton (Heredia), Puerto Viejo is a typical river community surrounded by forests, agricultural plantations, rural architecture and many hanging bridges. The town is situated at 37 meters above sea level. In recent years, Puerto Viejo has seen significant commercial and tourism development that has converted it into a well-visited ecotourism […]
Rio Sarapiqui
Monday, February 25th, 2008Many years ago, when highways did not exist, the only way to journey through Central America was via the Río Sarapiquí. The enchanting scenery along its banks is a delight for those who want to get close to nature. The Sarapiquí runs through 84 kilometers of diverse landscapes, and is a good place to see […]
Angel Waterfall
Monday, February 25th, 2008This waterfall can be seen from certain parts of the highway (La Isla), and may be visited by following a trail along the banks of the Río Angel on the outskirts of Cariblanco. Though the waterfall is approximately 100 meters, only the upper part is exposed to open air.
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San Fernando Waterfall
Monday, February 25th, 2008Located in Cinchona on the route from Varablanca to San Miguel de Sarapiquí, this waterfall can be seen from the highway, set in thick forest that forms part of Braulio Carrillo National Park. The waterfall is approximately 70 meters tall.
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