Guapiles

On your way from San José to Puerto Limón, you will pass through Guápiles, which is one of the three major cities you will come across along the way. Guápiles acts as a gateway between the Caribbean Sea and the Central Valley of Costa Rica. Guápiles is a growing city that serves as a connecting link to the several protected areas that are located in the surrounding region.

Residents of Guápiles have access to high-quality medical care as well as a wide range of options, including a public hospital, a number of private clinics, dentists, pharmacies, nutritionists, spas, and gyms, as well as veterinary clinics for their animal companions.

Although travelers may find quite a deal to do in the city of Guápiles itself, they should also think about making a trip to one of the area’s adjacent national parks, which include the following: Braulio Carrillo National Park and Tortuguero National Park. There are plenty of day tours around the area, ideal for a weekend escape.

Some of the waterfall hikes within an hour’s drive from Guápiles include the Montes Waterfalls at Figues Farm, the Golondrinas Waterfall, and the Waterfalls at Finca Pozas Guácimo.

The beautiful, tropical landscapes that surround Guápiles are sure to pique the interest of anybody who has a passion for the great outdoors.