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Costa Rica's Zona Norte packs in more adventure than any other part of the country. You'll find almost everything here that Costa Rica has to offer—except beaches. Spend any amount of time in this area and you can partake in volcano-viewing, horseback riding, kayaking, rafting, bird-watching, bungee jumping, rainforest hiking, and hot-springs soaking.
Northern Plains Hotels
Fodor's local writers visit every hotel we recommend. Look for our discerning Fodor's Choice picks or search by price and location.
Northern Plains Restaurants
Find the best Northern Plains restaurants in every price category with our top picks.
Things To Do in Northern Plains
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Northern Plains
- 7-Night Costa Rica All-Inclusive Vacations Apple Vacations
- Costa Rica: 6 Nights w/Air, Tours & Tax, $300 Off — $1,179 Friendly Planet Travel
- Costa Rica Active — $2,850 IExplore
- Costa Rica Experience — $2,060 IExplore
Northern Plains Experiences
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Nearly 850 bird species have been identified in Costa Rica, more than in the United States and Canada combined. Consequently, bird-watchers flock... Read more
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Walk in a cloud: Explore Monteverde's misty world on treetop walkways up to 41 meters (138 feet) off the ground.... Read more
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Think a smaller version of Florida's Everglades and you'll have a good picture of the Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Caño Negro.... Read more
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The mile-high Volcán Arenal, Costa Rica's youngest and most active volcano, dominates the region's landscape.... Read more
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Towering north of Alajuela, the verdant Poás Volcáno is covered with a quilt of farms and topped by a dark green shawl of cloud... Read more
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This territory as a whole doesn't garner the attention in eco-circles that other parts of Costa Rica do, but the country has no more diverse... Read more
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We travel for many reasons, not the least of which is to experience a new way of life. Read more
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Travel Tip of the Day
In Costa Rica's Northern Plains, book horseback trips in the morning during rainy season (July–December). Read more
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