Central Valley
Discover with us the region of Costa Rica with the most economic activity, where two thirds of the population resides, and the governing cities of the beautiful provinces of San Jose, Alajuela, Heredia and Cartago are situated, each with privileged characteristics and a wide variety of services, converting them into unique places which impress from the first moment. Most of the manufacturing and financial services, the Juan Santamaria International Airport, major buildings, universities, medical centers and commercial complexes are located in this area.
The Weather
The Central Valley has a dry season from December to May and the heaviest of the rains fall between September and October. It should be noted that even during the dry season there could be some rains, being that the country lies in the tropical zone of the planet. The average temperature is approximately 20oC (70oF) and can descend to 10oC (50oF) in the highlands.
Where to go
For those seeking a tranquil environment near the capital, or those who prefer to enjoy of the advantages of a city style vacation, the central valley offers a great variety of alternatives of accommodation, many remarkable sites for tourists, natural attractions all over, restaurants and nightlife. The one day tours that can be enjoyed from this area operate daily with regular departures from the main hotels of San Jose, each allowing you to experiment the three main components of the magic of Costa Rica: its varied natural wealth, the friendliness of the Costa Ricans, and its unequaled tropical flavor.
