Central Pacific
This spectacular area is very close to the Central Valley, a two-hours drive, 120 kms away from the capital. It has three cities attractive to tourists: Quepos, Jacó and Puntarenas - the principal center, nice for stopovers, distribution, scale and excursion.
A wet and rainy climate allows for greater biodiversity in the beaches and hills next to the coast; thus, there is a transition from tropical wet forest to tropical forest to tropical dry forest. These ecosystems provide habitat for numerous plant and animal species that are protected in several wilderness areas. Also included within this zone is Isla del Coco, at almost 600 kilometers from the port of Puntarenas.
The coast is made up of numerous beautiful beaches. With regard to wilderness areas, the region features wildlife refuges, national parks and biological preserves. Other important attractions are of cultural and recreational interest that distinguishes the region. Also worthy of note is the scenic beauty along the coastal highway that connects the Caldera area with the Quepos and Manual Antonio region.
Manuel Antonio is one of the smallest National Parks in Costa Rica but, at the same time, one of the most highly visited thanks to its impressive white-sand beaches, blue waters of the Pacific and hundreds of hectares of rainforest.
Hotels
Los Sueños - Herradura
Nestled between the warm waters of the Pacific and a tropical rainforest.
Plaza Yara - Manuel Antonio
Joli petit hôtel, situé sur la corniche qui relie Quepos à Manuel Antonio. Dans une ambiance chaleureuse et un cadre enchanteur, il propose de grandes et agréables chambres, joliment décorées, avec vue sur ...
Rafiki Lodge - Manuel Antonio
Rafiki is a wilderness luxury tent camp and conservation project focusing on adventurous sustainable tourism. The lodge is nestled on 842 acres of pristine jungle along the Savegre River, 30 km south of Quepos and Manuel Antonio in Costa Rica. The...
