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The
climate in the region goes a long way in making the northern plains
so special. Misty cloud forest environments, verdant rolling hills
and a lake make the region a must on any visit to Costa Rica. The
ideal way to visit the region is by car. The landscapes as you drive
along twisting roads make for incredible photographs.
The
Northern zone stretch out to the Nicaragua border. To the northwest
of the "Cordillera Central" lie two more mountains chains,
the "Cordillera de Tilaran" and the "Cordillera de
Guanacaste". The "Cordillera de Tilaran" is
characterized by rolling mountains which used to be covered with
cloud forest. The famous cloud forest reserve at
Monteverde is an important and popular destination. Separating
the "Cordillera de Tilaran" and "Cordillera de Guanacaste"
is Lake Arenal and the nearby Arenal Volcano,
currently the most active volcano in Costa Rica.
Of the
850 bird species identified in Costa Rica, 600 are permanent residents
in this region.
Major
attractions: Arenal Active Volcano
and National Park, Hot Springs, Lake Arenal, rivers, waterfalls,
Monteverde Private Cloud Forest
Reserve, Canopy, Skywalk & Sky Trek, Cheese Factory, Hummingbirds
Gallery.
Activities available: Hiking, Horseback riding, Hiking and
nature observation, Bird watching, Hummingbird & butterfly gardens,
Horseback riding, Canopy.
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