Situated 65 kilometers east of the city of San José, the beautiful region of Turrialba is washed by the pure waters of the Reventazón river, which converted the lands into an agricultural area over a hundred years ago. Rains throughout the year create a green collage of primary forests, biological reserve, reforested areas, and extensive plantations of coffee, macadamia and sugar cane, demonstrating a perfect balance between agricultural development and the conservation of the wealth of nature. Activities such as kayaking, white water rafting on the river rapids, and the biological diversity convert Turrialba into one of the sites most liked by those seeking scientific tourism or adventure.

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.

Another of the beautiful regions of the country is San Gerardo de Dota, only 85 kilometers southwest of the capitol on the Pan-American highway, a natural habitat for many species of flora and fauna, and constitutes an ecological niche where the brilliant quetzal lives throughout the year.
The unequaled beauty of the highland scenery provides the unique opportunity to experience the sounds and secrets of the tropical cloud forest and to discover the wonders of the Costa Rican ecology. San Gerardo de Dota is within the largest extension of protected areas of the country, an area made up of 13 different units which together total 95,000 hectares… highly recommended to nature lovers.