CENTRAL VALLEY | COSTA RICA

The Central Valley is Costa Rica’s fertile heartland in the geographical centre of the country. This is where most of the coffee plantations are located as it provides the perfect climate. Strawberries and blackberries are sold by the side of the road and dairy farms making artisan cheese are spread out over the rolling green hills. Pretty agricultural villages host farmer’s markets and it is here visitors can acquaint themselves with Costa Rica’s hearty country cooking. Although it is most famous for it’s coffee plantations, the Central Valley also offers white water rafting, waterfalls, active volcanoes and some of the country’s most vibrant bird life.

The first half of the year from December until April is the driest. May is also a good time to go as a transition month with less tourists and not too much rain.

The second half of the year is wetter and slightly hotter, although temperatures are fairly constant year round. The worst of the rains are in September and October.

Overall, the Central Valley is slightly cooler than the rest of the country, especially on the slopes of the volcanoes where there are cloud forests.

An extremely beautiful area, the Central Valley is where most of Costa Rica’s coffee plantations are located. The wider area also offers many other Costa Rica adventure tour activities such as visiting a volcano and bird watching.

★ Learn about Costa Rica’s most famous export on a coffee tour

★ Peer into the turquoise blue crater of Poas Volcano

★ Enjoy the refreshing La Paz waterfall and adjoining gardens

★ Adrenaline fueled river rafting

★ The quaint agricultural towns of Sarchí and Grecia

Check out our selection of breathtaking destinations in Costa Rica from the mysterious jungle canals of Tortuguero in the north to the vibrant and remote rainforests of the Osa Peninsula in the south. During your guided Costa Rica tour package you will find volcanoes, idyllic beaches and misty cloud forests all teeming with wildlife!