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About Costa Rica's Northern Plains

Enjoy the stunning scenery and panoramas of Costa Rica's northern plains. This area will leave a lasting effect on you. Costa Rica's Northern Plains are a must-see destination.
Everything is available to be experienced here. From adventure, nature, sports, culture, and wellness, there's something for everyone. The provinces of Alajuela and Heredia are home to the region's most popular and often visited cities and tourist attractions.

There are many interesting sites to visit in Alajuela where you may have fun and learn about how the locals live. Juan Santamaria, the country's national hero, was born in the city of Alajuela. You can learn everything there is to know about him in the museum dedicated to him. When you're in the area, don't miss the magnificent church Iglesia Santo Cristo de la Agonia.  This is where faithful Costa Ricans go on pilgrimage.

What to do in the Northern Plains
Here are 11 great tips when Visiting Northern Plains: 
  1. National Park Arenal Volcano plus La Fortuna 
  2. The  La Fortuna hot springs 
  3. Chato Hill  
  4. Maleku Indigenous Reserve 
  5. National Parc Tenorio 
  6. Rio Celeste 
  7. The Lagoon at Arenal
  8. Wild Refuge Black Reed
  9. The Waterfalls of Bajos del Toro Amarillo
  10. Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí plus Sarapiquí River 
  11. Coter Lagoon

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Ecotourisme at its best 

In Alajuela, you will also find a lot of pure and lush nature. For Ecotourists, then, the area is perhaps its biggest attraction. This area is full of nature reserves and beautiful breathtaking parks.  There are also magnificent volcanoes to see. The most famous is Poas Volcano and the Arenal Volcano. These giants are still active. 

For people who love wildlife, this region is the place to be. On a visit, you will find yourself in the middle of the natural habitat of wild animals.  But for nature lovers, there is more. For example, there are beautiful waterfalls and other water features to admire. Also Cano Negro Wildlife National Refuge and Los Chorris Waterfalls are definitely worth a visit.

Relaxing in the Northern Plains

Hiking the beautiful nature may have made you tired. Then you can enjoy and rest in Heredia. This is the quieter part of the Northern Plains region. In Heredia, you can visit picturesque villages. You will experience this as an oasis of peace. In the city of Heredia, you can also soak up the necessary culture. The Iglesia de la Inmaculada is an attraction. 

If you are more in search of entertainment, there are also plenty of opportunities in Northern Plains. You can indulge in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui and La Vírgen.  Especially lovers of adventure sports can indulge themselves here. You can go rafting and zip-lining

Visit one of Nothern Plains numerous national parks:

In this region, visiting a National Park and admiring the amazing flora and fauna that Costa Rica has to offer is almost a must! Costa Rica has a residence to 5% of the earth's biodiversity. This is shown in the country's National Parks. The most impressive national parks in this region, you will find in our top list below.

  • Tenorio Volcano National Park
  • Juan Castro National Park
  • Miravalles Jorge Manuel Dengo National Park
  • Volcán Poás National Park
  • Braulio Carrillo National Park

Highlighted; Arenal Volcano Costa Rica

This special natural phenomenon is located in Costa Rica's fertile northern lowlands. If you find yourself in this region, you can not avoid this volcano. This imposing phenomenon is described by experts as a volcano with a perfectly symmetrical shape.

Some data and facts about the Arenal Volcano

This volcano rises above the green hills of the surrounding area with a height of over 1650 meters. Arenal Volcano is in a quiet phase but has been the most active volcano in Costa Rica in the past 43 years.

Adventure; Through the jungle on a zipline

A zipline trip is a must-do activity for anybody visiting Costa Rica. On these tours, you float from platform to platform through the treetops. It gives you a new viewpoint when you glide through the trees!

Ziplining can be done in a variety of places, however, in Northern Plains you will find the best locations.