Where to go in Costa Rica's Northern Region

Rincon de la Vieja

Rincon de la Vieja National Park is an area of high geothermal activity. Huge swathes of the park are located on the slopes of the Rincon de la Vieja volcano, considered one of the more active volcanoes in Costa Rica, and the forces at work beneath the surface affect not just the volcano, but also …

Canyon Negro

Canyon Negro National Park lies just south of Costa Rica's border with Nicaragua; this isolated northern location means that accessing the park is best achieved by boat from Los Chiles. The park's out-of-the way location offers the perfect opportunity for a leisurely cruise up the Rio Frio.