Costa rica

Regions of Costa rica

Discover the cultural and geographical diversity of Costa rica through its 7 unique regions

7 regions

24 cities

5.3M inhabitants

9 UNESCO

Overall Statistics

Consolidated data across all regions

Average Tourism Index

Cities

5.3M

inhabitants

UNESCO

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Each region has its own personality, traditions and unique landscapes

CR-A

Alajuela

Capital: Alajuela

9,757 km²

1.1M

Tropical

Attractions

Arenal VolcanoLa Fortuna WaterfallPoás Volcano National Park+1

Cities (4)

Alajuela, San Carlos (La Fortuna), Upala +1 more

1 UNESCO sites

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CR-G

Guanacaste

Capital: Liberia

10,141 km²

413K

Tropical

Attractions

Tamarindo, Flamingo, and Conchal beachesRincón de la Vieja National ParkSurfing+1

Cities (4)

Liberia, Nicoya, Santa Cruz +1 more

1 UNESCO sites

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CR-P

Puntarenas

Capital: Puntarenas

11,266 km²

512K

Tropical

Attractions

Manuel Antonio National ParkCorcovado National ParkMonteverde Cloud Forest Reserve+1

Cities (4)

Puntarenas, Jacó, Quepos +1 more

3 UNESCO sites

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CR-SJ

San José

Capital: San José

4,966 km²

1.7M

Tropical

Attractions

National Theatre of Costa RicaPre-Columbian Gold MuseumCentral Market (Mercado Central)+1

Cities (4)

San José, Desamparados, Pérez Zeledón +1 more

1 UNESCO sites

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CR-L

Limón

Capital: Limón

9,189 km²

481K

Tropical

Attractions

Tortuguero National ParkCahuita National ParkPuerto Viejo and southern Caribbean beaches+1

Cities (3)

Limón, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Siquirres

1 UNESCO sites

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CR-C

Cartago

Capital: Cartago

3,124 km²

551K

Temperate

Attractions

Irazú Volcano National ParkOrosí ValleyGuayabo National Monument+1

Cities (3)

Cartago, Turrialba, Paraíso

1 UNESCO sites

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