Central Valley
Strikingly beautiful with a mild and dry climate all year round, it is no wonder that Costa Rica’s Central Valley is where over two-thirds or 70% of the population resides. Located just south of San Jose Metro Area, the Central Valley or Meseta Central covers a large portion of the interior of Costa Rica. Lush and green with many plantations, farming is one of the main occupations here, as the soil in the area is very fertile and rich in minerals from the presence of the two active volcanoes namely volcan Irazu and volcan Poas.
More than just a visually stunning area, Costa Rica’s Central Valley has a lot to offer in terms of arts and culture as well. In this region you can find the oldest church still in use in the country, the Iglesia de San Jose Orosi which was built in 1734 in Orosi. Another famous town of this region is Cartago, considered to be among the oldest towns in the country founded in 1563. One of the finest cities in Central America till its destruction in 1732 by the eruption of the Irazu Volcano, Cartago is also an important pilgrimage site as it is home to the La Negrita, or ‘The Black Virgin’.
Hotels
Gran Hotel Costa Rica By Curio
Le Grand Hotel Costa Rica est situé en plein cœur de San Jose face au théâtre national.Beau bâtiment à l’architecture coloniale, il vient d'être totalement rénové et repris par la ch...
Marriott San Jose - Belen
Luxury hotel in the Spanish-Mexican style. 6 km from the international airport, 12 km from downtown San Jose. Among the best hotels in Central America and Mexico, the Marriott San Jose is a beautiful colonial hacienda built in the middle ...
Orosi Lodge
Charming small Colonial Style Hotel in the most beautiful valley of Costa Rica – “Orosi Valley” near Cartago in the Central Highlands.Orosi Lodge with an excellent location in the center of Orosi Village right next to the thermal...
Pacuare Lodge - Turrialba
The Pacuare Lodge delights guests with an incomparable natural environment and a fine attention.Located on the banks of the Pacuare River, considered one of the most scenic rivers in the world. Enjoy a gourmet menu in the light of candles, explore...
Peace Lodge - Varablanca - Volcan Poas
Welcome to the Peace lodge, the ultimate awakening of your senses. Here every magical sight, wondrous smell and sensual touch create irreplaceable memories of a journey you wish to take again and again.Located on the grounds of La Paz Waterfall Ga...
Poas Volcano Lodge
Poas Volcano Lodge is a stunning and unique mountain lodge nestled into rolling pastures, with breathtaking views of Poas Volcano and the northern Caribbean Plains. ...
Rancho Naturalista - Turrialba
Rancho Naturalista est l’un des meilleurs lodge d’Amérique Centrale pour l’observation des oiseaux. De nombreuses espèces d’oiseaux-mouches et beaucoup d’autres espèces peuvent ê...
Savegre Lodge - San Gerardo de Dota
The Mountain Hotel Savegre, is located in San Gerardo de Dota, a small community in the beautiful Talamanca mountain range with a very privileged ecosystem. An important cloud forest is home to exubuerante vegetation, mammals and countless species...
