North Zone of Costa Rica

Attraction of North Zone

Arenal Volcano

The Arenal Volcano began its activity in July of 1968 and since then has had constant explosions of gases, water vapor, and piroclastic material occasionally accompanied by loud rumbling.

Currently the arenal volcano are many places to enjoy the beautiful scenery of this area and watch the numerous eruptions of this majestic volcano.

This volcano is a spectacular explosive nature and the displays of volcanic bombs cascading down the slopes inspire sight day and night.

Monteverde

Monteverde is a small community lying in the North Zone of Costa Rica. Quakers founded it in 1951. Monteverde has today grown up to be a popular and interesting destination for both native and global tourists. The forest reserve in the town of Santa Elena is the neighboring tourist location to the Monteverde.

Caño Negro

Wildlife Refuge Caño Negro is a humid area considered richest in biodiversity. There is a large variety of resident and immigrant birds there as well as three species of monkeys, iguanas, sloths, caimans and turtles.

The birds founded in Cano Negro are so abundant that it is possible to see hundreds of them/ especially during the dry season. Some of the birds found there are the anhinga, the wood stork, the jabiru, the neotropical comorant, etc.

Venado Caves

The Venado Caves where formed during the Mioceno period approximately 15 or 20 millions years ago. During many years, the caves were submerged deep in the oceans. Due to the movement of the tectonic plates, the caves raised up to form part of the surface. The Venado caves were discovered by the Guatuzo indians. In the venado caves are mainly made up of chalky stone, stalactites, stalagmites and coral. There are interesting rock formations formed by the erosive action of a subterranean river that passes through the caves.

A tour through the Venado caves will take approximately two hours. During this time, you can find fossils, bats, spiders and other insects.

Arenal Lake

The Arena Lake is most important in Costa Rica. It is an artificial lake, constructed in 1974 as a way to provide hydroelectric energy to the country. A large variety of resident and migratory birds can be found around the lake, as well as mammals such as monkeys and sluttish.

The Arenal Lake is an important tourist attraction in the area. Different aquatic sports are practiced there such as sport fishing, boat rides, etc. It has also become a perfect place to spend a day with the family.

Hot Springs

The North Zone of Costa Rica has many places where one can enjoy hot springs. For example: La Fortuna, La Marina, Goatees, etc.

Hot springs are water that comes from volcanic channels where it gets heated and gathers many beneficial minerals for the skin and making them a good option to relax in a very special way. Most places even offer volcanic mud massages in spa's to help you relax even more.

The North Zone in general is an area of approximately 10,000 square kilometers and has a lot of tourisim potential. The North Zone is oriented towards the conservation of our natural resources and projects of sustainable development.

Other tourist attractions in the North Zone

Celeste River
Penas Blancas River Safari
Canopy Tours
Rafting
Horseback Riding Tours
and many more...