Guapiles

Because of its proximity to many small ecological reserves, Guápiles is a great base for visitors interested in exploring the immense biodiversity of the Santa Clara plains.

Although most travelers merely pass through town on their way to the Caribbean, Guápiles has recently begun to embrace eco-tourists, which is evident by the amount of lodging that has recently been constructed to facilitate the increasing demand.

Getting to Guápiles is easy from San Josñ by both bus and car. Highway 32 runs directly east from the capital, eventually ending up at Guápiles in the foot hills of the Central Volcanic Corridor. Transportation time is about an hour. From the Caribbean side, simply take Highway 32 west from Puerto Limón.