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The Central Valley

The Central Valley lies between different ridges and mountain ranges, such as the Central Volcanic Mountain Range, the Escazu Mountains and the Talamanca Mountain range.

This area is home to the largest cities in the country, starting with San Jose, Alajuela, Heredia and Cartago. All of them are capitol cities of their provinces that have the same name.

The Central Valley has some of the largest industrial areas, as well as many offices, headquarters of large companies, almost half of the countries population, museums, hotels, airports, shopping malls, clubs, stores, etc.

San Jose is the name that is commonly used to describe this area (especially in the travel industry), because of the fact that it is the largest city by far and also heart of many travel industry associated businesses.

The Central Valley is usually used to depart and start with a travel itinerary, and we recommend to take at least half a day to visit the city of San Jose and if there is time, also Cartago.

Poas Volcano

Poas Volcano, only 1-¼ hours from San Jose, is considered to be the world's second largest crater ( Geyser Type ). The Crater is located at the height of 2400 meters above sea level, surrounded by Cloud Forest and bizarre cloud forest vegetation. Other attractions in the National Park are: The Poas Lagoon, the museum and of course the crater, which is 1 mile wide and from where you can watch the steam eruptions when weather permits it.

San Jose City

San Jose City has its own attractions as well. The Gold Museum, the Culture Place, the Plaza de la Democracia, the National Theater, the National Museum, the Coffee Tour, the Central Avenue and Barrio Amon and Otoya, where you will be able to discover Costa Rica's former Lifestyle. San Jose of course offers a large amount of Hotels, small and large, restaurants and bars, a large variety of one-day tours and large shopping malls.