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Six regions, compared across the same eight topics
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Central RegionCentral Valley
The country's most densely populated and best-equipped region, with the heaviest traffic.
- Climate and terrain : Mild highland climate, 800 to 1 500 m, around 20 °C. Dry season from December to April.
- Daily life : Two-thirds of the population, around 3,4 M inhabitants. San José, Alajuela, Cartago, Heredia.
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Chorotega RegionNorth Pacific (Guanacaste)
The driest region in the country. Water is a key consideration here.
- Climate and terrain : Hot, 26 to 33 °C in the lowlands. Pronounced dry season from November to mid-May. Tropical dry forest, volcanoes to the northeast.
- Daily life : Services concentrated in Liberia, Nicoya and Santa Cruz. A slower pace than in the Central Valley.
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Central Pacific RegionCentral Pacific
The ocean close by, the Central Valley two hours away, and warmth all year.
- Climate and terrain : Tropical, highs around 34 °C, rarely below 20 °C. Narrow coastal plains, mangroves.
- Daily life : Puntarenas, Jacó, Quepos, Parrita, Esparza. Strong tourism activity.
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Brunca RegionSouthern Region
The wildest region, the furthest from major services, and the most dependent on road access.
- Climate and terrain : From cool mountains to Osa's humid heat. Cerro Chirripó, 3 820 m.
- Daily life : Regional hub: San Isidro de El General. Exceptional biodiversity, Corcovado National Park.
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Huetar Norte RegionNorthern Plains
Space and land, Arenal in the background, and rain for much of the year.
- Climate and terrain : Hot and humid all year, with heavy rainfall. Agricultural plains.
- Daily life : Ciudad Quesada, La Fortuna, Sarapiquí. Agricultural economy.
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Huetar Caribe RegionCaribbean
A distinctive culture, lush nature, and rain throughout the year.
- Climate and terrain : Humid tropical climate, with rainfall throughout the year. No true dry season.
- Daily life : Limón, Guápiles, Siquirres, Cahuita, Puerto Viejo. Afro-Caribbean culture and Indigenous peoples.
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