Northern Region
The Costa Rican tourist board (ICT) describes the Northern Region thusly, " . . . this is a land of volcanoes, humid and cloud forests, enormous waterfalls and mighty rivers, surrounded with rich vegetation and wildlife. This generosity of nature has facilitated diverse activities for the visitor that include horseback riding through natural scenarios; canopy tours, water sports, hiking, mountain biking and wildlife observation. The region combines the fertile plains of Guatuso, San Carlos and Sarapiquí with the volcanic mountain ranges of Guanacaste and Tilarán." See the MAP