The area of San Ramon is surrounded by Coffee plantations and also the popular San Ramon Cloud Rainforest. As one of the cooler regions in the country, San Ramon is great place to cool down after a sweltering trip to the Pacific beaches.
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The Rincon de la Vieja is a national park that is active. This means that you can smell the sulfur, see the bubbling mud pools and bathe in naturally heated hot springs, all at the flanks of the Rincon de la Vieja volcano.
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The Arenal Volcano area is one of Costa Rica’s top attractions. Only 3 hours away from San Jose, in the town of La Fortuna, stands a majestic 1,633 meter tall conical volcano, known to be one of the most active in the world. Despite its constant activity, the volcano is very safe to visit as [...]
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Monteverde cloud forest is a unique area that you must visit. Santa Elena is the small town that one passes through before reaching Montverde’s forest. Monteverde is considered as one of the most amazing, breathtaking wildlife reserves in the tropics. You can find more than 90 species of mammals (several species of wild cats), over [...]
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While the eruption of the previously dormant “mountain” Arenal in 1968 caused massive destruction, it also forever changed the face of surrounding towns by becoming one of the biggest tourist attractions in Costa Rica. The volcano is now one the third most active in the world, with minor eruptions occurring every 45 minutes on average, [...]
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There is a hidden treasure 90 kilometers south of San Jose called San Gerardo de Dota. This tranquil valley along the banks of the Savegre River is a paradise for anyone interested in bird watching, fishing, hiking, or just really getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life. It’s a beautiful drive from [...]
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