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Places to visit
The place is incredibly unexpected, it is the perfect oasis among those arid paddocks and nothing compares with it’s security and closeness to the city.
El Encanto Waterfall
The place is incredibly unexpected, it is the perfect oasis among those arid paddocks and nothing compares with it’s security and closeness to the city.
In Esparza there is a property that is lit, not only of temperature but also in lots of awesome outdoor activities, I speak of Piedra de Fuego. This 550-hectare estate has been protected by a family for over 20 years and is now open to the public for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking. Best of all, you can bring your dog!
Piedra de Fuego
In Esparza there is a property that is lit, not only of temperature but also in lots of awesome outdoor activities, I speak of Piedra de Fuego. This 550-hectare estate has been protected by a family for over 20 years and is now open to the public for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking. Best of all, you can bring your dog!
Tárcoles is a quiet little town that lies just on the outskirts of northern Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Though it may be small, it boasts an abundance of both indoor and outdoor activities, beautiful fauna and exotic wildlife. It is dotted by unassuming structures along dirt roads and sits parallel to the ocean, offering a million-dollar ocean view. Though you might not think much of Tárcoles at first, if you take a minute to explore the outskirts of the town, you will discover a trove of hidden treasures.
Playa Tarcoles
Calle Parque MunicipalTárcoles is a quiet little town that lies just on the outskirts of northern Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Though it may be small, it boasts an abundance of both indoor and outdoor activities, beautiful fauna and exotic wildlife. It is dotted by unassuming structures along dirt roads and sits parallel to the ocean, offering a million-dollar ocean view. Though you might not think much of Tárcoles at first, if you take a minute to explore the outskirts of the town, you will discover a trove of hidden treasures.
While much of Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast has larger waves for surfing, there are a few beaches with nice calm water. One such place is Playa Mantas. This cove, just north of Jaco, has turquoise water and a thick backing of jungle.
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Playa Mantas
While much of Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast has larger waves for surfing, there are a few beaches with nice calm water. One such place is Playa Mantas. This cove, just north of Jaco, has turquoise water and a thick backing of jungle.
Tivives beach is located in the Esparza canton, close to Bajamar Beach, in the Nicoya Gulf, in the southwest of Puntarenas and 8 km from Caldera harbor, in Costa Rica.
This beach also offers a myriad of supervised activities, such as tours in the channels of the mangrove, fishing or horseback rides, in addition to water sports that can be practiced taking the previously mentioned precautions, such as surf or swimming, amongst others.
Tivives beach
Tivives beach is located in the Esparza canton, close to Bajamar Beach, in the Nicoya Gulf, in the southwest of Puntarenas and 8 km from Caldera harbor, in Costa Rica.
This beach also offers a myriad of supervised activities, such as tours in the channels of the mangrove, fishing or horseback rides, in addition to water sports that can be practiced taking the previously mentioned precautions, such as surf or swimming, amongst others.
Neighborhoods
The Central Valley of Costa Rica is a lush stretch of land that surrounds the small town of Orotina. Orotina may be little, but it is strategically located as a gateway to some of the best beaches and several national parks
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Orotina
The Central Valley of Costa Rica is a lush stretch of land that surrounds the small town of Orotina. Orotina may be little, but it is strategically located as a gateway to some of the best beaches and several national parks
City/town information
San Mateo is a canton in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica. The head city is in San Mateo district. San Mateo is situated northeast of Centeno, and north of Ramadas.
San Mateo
San Mateo is a canton in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica. The head city is in San Mateo district. San Mateo is situated northeast of Centeno, and north of Ramadas.
The Esparza canton has a truly relevant past history, as it was founded by Spanish explorers in the year 1574. Besides, antique pre-Columbian chiefdoms were located in Esparza, including the kingdoms of the Garabito and Coyoche caciques, being the city of Espíritu Santo (Holy Spirit) one of the first Spanish populations founded during the Conquest.
This canton has a dry tropical climate towards a moist one, where temperatures reach 35 ºC. Regarding its geography, we should notice the mountainsides of Montes de Aguacate, vast plains covered by abundant vegetation, as well as the fantastic area of the shore; thus, its geography is rather diverse. In addition, it has many important rivers, being the largest ones the Barranca River and the Jesús María River, in addition to others like the Jabonal River and the Barranquilla River.
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Esparza
The Esparza canton has a truly relevant past history, as it was founded by Spanish explorers in the year 1574. Besides, antique pre-Columbian chiefdoms were located in Esparza, including the kingdoms of the Garabito and Coyoche caciques, being the city of Espíritu Santo (Holy Spirit) one of the first Spanish populations founded during the Conquest.
This canton has a dry tropical climate towards a moist one, where temperatures reach 35 ºC. Regarding its geography, we should notice the mountainsides of Montes de Aguacate, vast plains covered by abundant vegetation, as well as the fantastic area of the shore; thus, its geography is rather diverse. In addition, it has many important rivers, being the largest ones the Barranca River and the Jesús María River, in addition to others like the Jabonal River and the Barranquilla River.
Labrador in San Mateo (Provincia de Alajuela) is a city in Costa Rica about 36 mi (or 58 km) west of San Jose, the country's capital.
Labrador
Labrador in San Mateo (Provincia de Alajuela) is a city in Costa Rica about 36 mi (or 58 km) west of San Jose, the country's capital.
Food scene
Restaurante y Marisquería Compás Antiguo
Restaurante y Marisquería Compás Antiguo
Restaurante Costa linda
Hospitals
Clinica CCSS Orotina - San Mateo