Central Valley Region

Area Information | Weather | Hotels | Tours | Golf | National Parks

Area Information:

San Jose is the capital of Costa Rica and is located in this region. It has The Juan Santamaria International Airport, which serves as the hub for receiving and facilitating the world travellers that visit this beautiful country. In a typical itinerary, one would spend the first and the last night here in San Jose.  The reason for this is logistics, San Jose is close to the airport and it will alleviate time constraints regarding travel arrivals and departures. A critical component of a successful trip is a smooth arrival and departure process; it sets the initial and final perception of a trip. There should not be any stress when you arrive and leave this peaceful country. Sixty percent of the countries population work and live in this region. San Jose serves as a starting launch point to a traveller's itinerary, its proximity to a lot of the tour attraction makes it ideal for taking day trips. In addition, it offers a great variety of entertainment, after taking a day tour, you may take on the night life in the City of San Jose, where you can experience fine dining , dancing at exciting discos, casinos and after hours clubs. During the day, the city offers a typical city ambience; you can visit museums , theatres and of course shopping for souvenirs in the city. If additional time permits, Alajuela, Heredia and Escazu to name a few are cities in this region that has its own personality and attractions that can be explored.

Weather:

San Jose , located in the Central Valley of Costa Rica averages about 78°F during the day and dips around 60°F in the evening. A light sweater is necessary in the evening for the central valley area and the high mountain regions. This is a very refreshing climate.  For live weather info, see our weather page.

Hotels:

There are a variety of hotels in San Jose to choose from according to any family budget.  There are very nice hotels located in quiet residential areas in downtown San Jose.  For guests that want to avoid the city, there are ample hotels in the areas of Alajuela, Heredia and Escazu located close to the international airport.  For more information, review our list of recommended hotels for this region.

Tours :

GaiaLink Tours and Services is please to offer a wide selection of tours throughout this region.  Whether you're looking for adventure, sightseeing or education, we have the tour for you.  Please see our list of recommended tours for this region.

Golf:

For the golf enthusiast, there are several professional golf courses in San Jose to add to your international courses played list. For more information, see our golf courses page.

National Park & Preserves:

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Central Valley Region Hotels | Central Valley Region Tours