Costa Rica’s Northern Plains are a unique setting for finding yourself face to face with the power and energy of mother nature. Small rural towns bursting with hospitality and landscapes that will take your breath away fascinate visitors.
Natural Essence
These extensive and fertile plains are home to some of the most exotic and attractive landscapes of country.
Rivers, mountains, volcanoes, lakes, and unique animals and plants await the visitors to showcase the regions 100% natural essence, characterized by offering the perfect settings and amenities to enjoy direct contact with mother earth.
When in Costa Rica you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to personally see the majestic Arenal volcano, the most active and amazing volcano in the region. Located on the side of the largest lake in the country, which provides hydroelectric energy and irrigates great part of the nation, this volcano offers a daily show of fumes during.
To fly between trees
To fly between the tree canopy, to feel and observe the tropical forest, from a bird’s or a monkey’s perspective can only be accomplished through a tree canopy zip line tour. The excitement and adrenalin rush of a canopy tour in the Northern Plains will satisfy your thirst of adventure.
If you dare to experience a whole new feeling, they tree canopy zip line at Arenal. La Fortuna is the perfect place because it meets every international safety standard and most importantly, every fun expectation.
The day and incandescent lava flows at night
Lake Arenal serves as an activities and fishing center for local and international tourists who enjoy water sports and boat rides in the cool freshwater plus its beautiful flora and fauna.
A point of relaxation
If relaxation and rest are your goals, the Northern Plains have a wide variety of locations and specialized sites for you to discover.
The hot water springs from the volcanoes, the astonishing views of the lake, nature watch walks and spas with exclusive clay and volcanic rocks treatments will make you forget you ever had any responsibilities.
Thirst of adventure
For those interested in relaxing in a deferent way, this land of adventure is the quintessential place!
Adventure can be found anywhere in the Northern Plains. The white water rapids of the Sarapiquí river are perfect for rafting fanatics, the high trees and rolling hills are ideal to fly through a zip line in a tree top canopy tour; rappelling, mountain biking, hiking volcanic paths, bungee jumping from a 40m tall tower, and water skiing or kayaking will satisfy the thirst of adventure of those in search for extreme excitement.
Alternative energies
The affluence of Costa Rica’s Northern Plains' natural resources such as hot springs, wind and water currents is also the main source of electric power production in the country.
“Clean” or “green” electric power plants which produce energy by eolic, geothermal or hydraulic means are located along the plains and supply power to practically the entire national territory.
Based on sustainable development and responsible resource management principles, these bioenergy ini0tiatives contribute to the country’s development while working in harmony with the Costa Rican vision of conservation and environmental protection.
