Costa Rica has dozens of mountainous zones as a result within every region there are mountains visible on the horizon. The following destinations are either fully in the mountains or are location where they are shadowed by verdiant mountains where the air is cooler and the forest is more dense. Mountain formations are responsible for the numerous mico climates of Costa Rica are formed due to the quick changes of elevation.
Mountain Destinations in the Nicoya Peninsula Region
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Punta Islita (Beach,Mountain,Rain Forest) |
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Punta Islita is a small town with a pristine beach tucked away in the province of Guanacaste, on the Nicoya Peninsula. The Nicoya Peninsula... (more) |
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Mountain Destinations in the Guanacaste Region
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Rincon de La Vieja (Mountain,Rain Forest,Volcano,Waterfall) |
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To the northwest of Liberia, the main hub of the sun-drenched Guanacaste region of Costa Rica, is the area which harbors Rincon de la Vieja... (more) |
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Tenorio Volcano Area (Mountain,Volcano) |
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The Tenorio Volcano (more) |
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Mountain Destinations in the South Pacific Region
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Dominical (Beach,Mountain,Rain Forest) |
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About 27 mi (44 km) south of Quepos is the quaint and growing beach town of Dominical. Along the coast, before arriving in... (more) |
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Mountain Destinations in the South Central Region
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San Gerardo de Dota (Mountain,Cloud Forest) |
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A haven for birdwatchers and hikers awaits visitors around the town of San Gerardo de Dota, huddled up against the roaring Talamanca Mountain... (more) |
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Santa Maria de Dota (Mountain,Cloud Forest) |
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Enjoy a cup of coffee and relax in this small, authentic Costa Rican village. With the Talamancas off in the distance and the Pirris River... (more) |
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Mountain Destinations in the Northern Lowlands Region
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Nuevo Arenal (Mountain,Lake) |
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Nuevo Arenal is located just thirty minutes from the popular town of Tilaran and is near the base of the world famous Arenal Volcano. This area is... (more) |
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Mountain Destinations in the Central Highlands Region
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Monteverde (Mountain,Rain Forest,Cloud Forest,Waterfall) |
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Cool, misty rainforest and deep green foliage is what has made Monteverde an absolute hot... (more) |
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Turrialba (Mountain,Rain Forest,Volcano) |
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Discover the rural country side of Turrialba, in the lush and beautiful Central Highlands. The region is noted for being verdant and green, rich in... (more) |
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La Paz Waterfall (Mountain,Rain Forest,Volcano,Waterfall) |
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The splendid gardens of La Paz are located on the slopes of the Poas volcano, just an hour from San Jose, in the central... (more) |
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