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Volcanoes,
lowlands and
rural tourism
Photo: José Meléndez
Natural diversity, agricultural activities and the greatest strengths of the region. Numerous cultural heritage are the best presentation for attractions are found in this area, including
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visitors who wish to admire the scenic beauty, adventure and the particular imagination and friendliness that characterizes the inhabitants of the northern part of the province of Alajuela in Costa Rica.
The region invites you to venture into its rural villages, as doing so becomes an adventure full of great surprises.
This is an area that, due to its very particular and even unique characteristics, allows a perfect combination of nature, adventure and agritourism. In its territory there are several national parks, protected areas, rivers, waterfalls and even volcanoes, evidence of its elevated tourism potential. It is also a region with a high potential to attract different tourism segments (rural, scientific, nature, health and adventure).
While sun and beach are generally associated with tourism, one of the primary elements of the Northern lowlands is rain, the source of life and the main reason why nature itself is one of
Arenal Volcano and Lake, Tabacón River, Cerro Chato, Río Frío, Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, Tenorio Volcano and Río Celeste, complemented by rivers suitable for rafting, waterfalls, and fruit plantations. That is why it is said to be a unique area in Costa Rica.
Vast lowlands, majestic volcanoes, spectacular waterfalls and rushing rivers, as well as picturesque villages, can be found in the Northern Lowlands. In all cases, the fertile nature that prevails in the region can always be appreciated.
Due to the characteristics described above, Alajuela´s landscape is diverse and generous in color and shape, but friendliness and warmth of the inhabitants of its 4 cantons: San Carlos, Los Chiles, Guatuso and Upala must also be added.
The Arenal Volcano National Park covers an extensive territory that includes areas of both the province of Alajuela in San Carlos, and Guanacaste, in Tilarán.