Discover with us the region of Costa Rica with the most economic activity, where two thirds of the population resides, and the governing cities of the beautiful provinces of San José, Alajuela, Heredia and Cartago are situated, each with privileged characteristics and a wide variety of services, converting them into unique places which impress from the first moment. The main part of the manufacturing and financial industry, the Juan Santamaría International Airport, major buildings, universities, medical centers and commercial complexes are located in this area.

The Central Valley has a dry season from December to May and the heaviest of the rains fall between August and October.

It should be noted that even in the dry season there are some rains, being that the country lies in the tropical zone of the planet. The average temperature is approximately 20°C (70°F) and can descend to 10°C (50°F) in the highlands.

For those seeking a tranquil environment near the capital, or those who prefer to enjoy of the advantages of a city style vacation, the central valley offers a great variety of alternatives in lodging, sites of interests to tourists, natural attractions, restaurants and nightlife. The one day tours that can be enjoyed from this area operate daily with regular departures from the main hotels of San José, each allowing you to experiment the three main components of the magic of Costa Rica: its varied natural wealth, the friendliness of the Costa Ricans, and its unequaled tropical flavor.