If you want to see truly different Costa Rica, go to Monteverde. It is a little harder to get to compared to the Arenal area but still easy if you plan it. Just don't take those unpaved mountain roads coming around the lake. Instead, drive Ruta 606 from the south up, it is in great shape all the way, and the views are rewarding. You'll climb up high enough to drive above the clouds, the temperature will drop quickly so you can take that needed break from the Pacific coast heat. You'll get to see the famous pastures that produce the best costarican cheese.
Monteverde is an interesting region, sitting on higher altitudes but also due to its bilingualism, there are some schools taught in English -- religious immigration from the U.S. occurred in the 1950s.
There's a plenty of dining and lodging options in Santa Elena, the main settlement in the area, and of course a plethora of tourist attractions.
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27 авг 2024
