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NORTHERN REGION
(Sarapiquí, La Fortuna, Monteverde)
 The
Northern Region covers a vast area that includes tropical
humid forests, wide plains with pasturelands, an active volcano,
and dense, misty woods isolated within the mountains, not
to mention the many attractions and things to do: canopy rides,
river floats, bike rentals, nature trail walks for leisure
or scientific purposes, hot springs bathing, great scenery,
and lots of wildlife.
Sarapiquí, La Fortuna
(home of the Arenal Volcano), and Monteverde, all belong to
the Northern Region. This region is one of the favorites for
nature lovers, who will certainly feel that time is never
enough for all there is to do, see and learn about. The area’s
location makes it a great itinerary connection point. One
can easily head towards the Caribbean, stopping over at Sarapiquí,
or from Arenal to Monteverde and the Pacific Beaches, or even
hop from one volcano to another (Arenal to Rincón de
la Vieja), using the Northern Region as a strategically located
starting, intermediate, or ending point.
Sarapiquí
 La
Selva Biological Station (a center owned and managed by the
Organization for Tropical Studies in collaboration with universities
in Costa Rica and abroad), La Tirimbina Rainforest Centre
(sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Museum and the Riveredge
Nature Centre), the Sarapiqu River (ideal for floats on mild
river rapids), and butterfly farms.
Sample Itineraries:
Sarapiquí
Tour
La
Fortuna (Arenal area)
 Hot
springs, canopy tours, rental bicycles, birdwatching tours
in Caño Negro, waterfalls, and great hiking places.
The major town within the area is Ciudad Quesada, where facilities
such as health centres, banks, and general service suppliers
are located.
Sample Itineraries:
La
Fortuna Tour
Monteverde
 Quetzal
viewing, Monteverde & Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserves,
Children’s Eternal Forest, Canopy Tours and suspended
bridges, frog ponds, living snakes museum, trail hikes, orchid
gardens, butterfly farms, and a cheese factory
Sample Itineraries:
Monteverde
Tour
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