Costa Rica Attractions / Northern Region / Rio San Carlos

Between the town of Ciudad Quesada and the San Juan river, bordering Nicaragua, stretches the lowlands of San Carlos. Pineapple and Heart of Palm are grown there and huge areas have been deforested in the past for cattle. In the North however, towards the border of Nicaragua, still some beautiful rainforests are remaining. The area around Boca Tapada is one of the main nesting sites of the Great Green Macaw, which is in danger of extinction.

Recommended lodging: Laguna del Lagarto Lodge