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Overview of Northwest Costa Rica
The Northwestern region of Costa Rica is renowned for its dramatic
contrast in topography. Mountain ranges, volcanoes, lakes, rivers and fertile
plains support numerous varieties of bird and wildlife, and each offers
different types of activities. This variety of things to see and do is a big draw
for the region and visitors come to hike, kayak, horse ride, fish and climb,
among other things. The two Cordilleras, or mountain ranges, are very different
from each other. The Cordillera Tilarán has rolling mountains that used to be
covered in cloud forests; those remaining are protected reserves of which the
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is the most popular with visitors, offering
nature trails, horse riding and canopy tours.
The Cordillera de Guanacaste is a rugged and impressive string of
volcanoes, some protected within national parks. Between the ranges are Lake
Arenal and the nearby active Arenal Volcano and surrounding hot springs.
Further north, in the tropical humidity of the lowland plains, lies the remote
wildlife refuge of Caño Negro, a vast wetlands area that is one of the best
places in the Americas to see river wildlife, including numerous birds, mammals
and reptiles. The fertile plains are dotted with a mixture of agricultural
fields, cattle ranches and expanses of protected areas serviced by a maze of
streams and rivers
Things to see and do in Northwest Costa Rica revolve mainly around
exploring the stunning variety of natural landscapes and a number of
world-class wildlife refuges and national parks. The region is scenically
spectacular with volcanoes, forests, lakes, rivers and fertile lowlands,
interspersed with small villages. Fortuna and Liberia are both good bases from
which to explore the numerous attractions of Northwest Costa Rica, and the
Monteverde community is an attraction in itself. The Monteverde Cloud Forest
Biological Reserve is one of the most famous attractions of Costa Rica and many
visitors travel to the country primarily to experience this magical, misty
forest world. The other well-known park in the region is the Arenal Volcano
National Park which attracts visitors from all over the globe with its visibly
active volcano. In both parks there are a variety of hikes and activities to be
enjoyed.
Although these two reserves are deservedly world-renowned, there are
many other wildlife refuges and national parks in the Northwest. Santa Rosa
National Park is an important sea turtle nesting area and a wonderful place to see
Costa Rican animals in their natural habitat. The Bolanos Island National
Wildlife Refuge is an island where a variety of seabirds, including pelicans,
nest, and it has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. White Cliffs
National Wildlife Refuge and Junquillal Bay National Wildlife Refuge are two
more popular wilderness areas.
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