Central Pacific

The Central Pacific region of has spectacular coastlines and jungle landscapes, yet most of it is sparsely populated and often ignored by foreign tourists, making it an ideal destination for travelers who value seclusion and natural experiences.
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Essential Destinations

Top destinations include Puntarenas and Manuel Antonio National Park.

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is a city in the , on the Pacific coast of . As the seat of the Municipality of canton, it is awarded the title of city, which comprises the , and El Roble districts.

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is a national park in the Central Pacific region of in the municipality of , 7 km south of .

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is one of the two largest tourist towns on the Central Pacific Coast of . It is a surfing town with a 4-km long black sand beach and several local surf shops where you can get a board or sign up for lessons.

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as Nicoya Peninsula and Tamarindo.

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is a region in . It has spectacular coastlines and jungle landscapes, yet is sparsely populated and often ignored by foreign tourists, making it an ideal destination for travelers who value seclusion and natural experiences.

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is in . Located on the Pacific Coast, is a popular destination for couples and families looking for a good time. With spectacular beaches and rainforests, is the epitome of everything that Costa Rica prides itself on.

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The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is a Costa Rican reserve located along the Cordillera de Tilarán within the and provinces. Named after the nearby town of and founded in 1972, the Reserve consists of over 10,500 hectares of cloud forest.

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is a national park on the mid-Pacific coast of , north of the city of . Carara is Indian and means river of lizards.

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is one of the most popular tourist destinations in due to its beautiful beaches and rich wildlife. It is in the Central Pacific region the country.

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is a small town in near the . It is the closest town offering full tourist services, but has lost much of its charm and innocence due to overdevelopment as it became the poster child destination of the eco-tourism crowd.

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is a town near the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula on the Central Pacific coast of .

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is a 4,300-hectare Pacific island located at the upper end of the , belonging to the canton, in the province of Costa Rica.

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is a small, but fast growing town in Province, . It is located about 150 kilometres west of the capital city of San José.

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is a village in on the border between the provinces of Puntarenas and Alajuela. It is a popular base camp for eco travelers and backpackers because it lies next to some spectacular rainforests and rugged mountain hiking areas.

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is a former prison island in the Gulf of Nicoya on the Central Pacific coast of . Visitors can see the former prison facilities including cells where notorious criminals were once imprisoned.

is an isolated village in , that some consider a "ghost town". Located across the Gulfo de Nicoya on the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, nonetheless offers unparalelled sightseeing and attractions.

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de Jaco is a small surfing village just south of Jaco, in the Central Pacific region of . Known for consistent wave break throughout the year, it is one of Costa Rica's largest and most famous beaches.

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Esterillos' is a beach town in the Central Pacific region of .

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is a town in Costa Rica's Central Pacific. Located along a dusty road southwest of Cóbano, it is one of the country's premier surfing spots along with the neighboring community of .

Central Pacific

Latitude of center
9.6° or 9° 36′ north
Longitude of center
-84.45° or 84° 27′ west
Wiki­data ID
Q14210573
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In Other Languages

From Hebrew to Venetian—“Central Pacific” goes by many names.
  • Hebrew: “החוף הפאסיפי המרכזי של קוסטה ריקה”
  • Italian: “Costa Rica centrale sul Pacifico”
  • Venetian: “Costa Rica sentrałe inte el Pasìfego”

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