The sweeping plains of the Northern Lowlands are home to tourism, banana plantations, and many cattle ranches. The Northern Lowlands are considered by many to be one of the most spectacular regions in the country; the Northern Lowlands and the Arenal Volcano area are Costa Rica’s hottest tourist destinations. Positioned north of San Jose and the Central Valley, east of Guanacaste, and west of the Caribbean coast, the Northern Lowlands are ideally situated for a detour from the beach or city. The Arenal Volcano is one of the ten most active volcanoes in the world and presents a truly majestic sight, as it spews molten rocks and ash from its summit on a daily basis With regular eruptions, you can hear the rumbling and see steam rising as lava flows down the sides of the volcano The region contains a large number of easily accessible national parks, biological stations, and wildlife refuges- haven for any outdoor lover. |
