Within the confines of Costa Rica we have divided the country into nine regions based on geography and environmental characteristics. Each of the Costa Rica travel regions includes photos and a profile as well as destinations, maps, and points of interest within the region.

It is recommened to visit the Costa Rica Maps to see their geographical locations.

Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
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Jutting outwards into the Pacific Ocean, the Nicoya Peninsula runs alongside Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coastline, with the Gulf of Nicoya... (more)
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
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Characterized by endless sunshine, pristine beaches, and numerous national parks, Costa Rica’s northwestern province of... (more)

Central Valley, Costa Rica
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Smack-dab in the middle of the nation, the Central Valley is the heart and soul of Costa Rica. About 70% of the... (more)

Central Pacific, Costa Rica
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The Central Pacific region of Costa Rica is composed of a narrow strip of coastal land stretching from just north of... (more)

South Pacific, Costa Rica
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Encompassing the largest stretch of prehistoric rainforest on the Pacific coast of Central America, the Osa Peninsula... (more)

South Central, Costa Rica
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If remoteness and inaccessibility appeal to you, the wild South Central region may be just what you need. One of the most... (more)

Caribbean, Costa Rica
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Costa Rica’s eastern-most province of Limón runs 125 miles (200 km) north to south starting at the Nicaraguan... (more)

Northern Lowlands, Costa Rica
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Positioned just north of San José and the Central Valley, east of Guanacaste and west of the Caribbean coast, the... (more)

Central Highlands, Costa Rica
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A thin belt of dramatic peaks which give way to impressive views extend from the town of Tilarán, in the northwest,... (more)

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