Liberia
Liberia is best looked upon as a base for exploring this region. From here, it's possible to do day trips to nearby beaches and three national parks.
Guanacaste
Guanacaste offers some of Costa Rica's best resorts and nature parks. Visitors enjoy the ultimate seclusion along miles of virtually untouched Pacific beaches.
Arenal
View the spectacular eruptions of the active Arenal Volcano, located just a few hours from San Jose. This region also contains the Tabacon Hot Springs, a natural spa created by the volcano's heat.
Monteverde
For hiking and brid-watching, visit the one-of-a-kind Monteverde Cloud Forest in the Central Mountains. It is home to hundreds of species of mammals, birds and butterflies.
Puntarenas
Puntarenas' famous volcanic black sand beaches are close to San Jose and are a great place to begin day trips to the Monteverde Cloud Forest or the Gulf of Nicoya.
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