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The Alajuela town of La Fortuna de San Carlos, often called La Fortuna, connects the magnificent Volcan Arenal region with the Santa Elena and Monteverde cloud forests. This quiet town is a great place for travelers who want panoramic views of the most active volcano in Costa Rica. When researching accommodations, do not confuse this [...]
Ciudad Quesada is also referred to as San Carlos by native Costa Ricans. Though it is a small city, it is also one of the main business and trading centers in the region. Relatively untouched by tourism, it lies within the San Carlos plain, which is noted as one of the most fertile agriculture areas [...]
The Costa Rican city of San Ramon lies in the Central Valley. It is difficult to believe that this small city is the second largest district within the Alajuela province. Tourists can easily access San Ramon by road from Alajuela city. They will immediately notice the dramatic landscape, which includes breathtaking mountains, rolling hills, and [...]
The Cartago province of Costa Rica is considered by some to be the most beautiful area of the country. In 1563, then-Spanish Governor Juan Vasquez de Coronado named Cartago City the capital of Costa Rica. This gorgeous region is now home to Volcan Irazu, the largest active Costa Rican volcano. Travelers enjoy staying in Cartago [...]