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About Turrialba
The town of Turrialba is located in a mountain valley near Turrialba Volcano. Turrialba is located halfway between San Jose and the Caribbean city of Limon.
The charm of Turrialba, and especially the volcano, is the off the beaten path location and activities for travelers. While the most visited volcanoes in Costa Rica such as Arenal, Poas, and Irazu have paved roads, tour buses, and large crowds of tourists, Turrialba stands as a quiet and less explored alternative with breathtaking summit views and Costa Rica's only opportunity to hike down into the volcano's crater.
There are many other reasons to make a trip from San Jose to the town of Turrialba. Neary by is the country's most impressive and largest historical site, Guayabo National Monument, which protects the ruins of a pre-Columbian town, complete with paved streets, aqueducts and grave mounts, that was inhabited for a period of 2,400 years.
Close to Turrialba is the Pacuare River, famous for being one of the best rafting rivers in the world. Rafing the magnificent passages through lush valleys and high canyon walls is a must do for travelers.
The town of Turrialba itself is embedded in the mountains and is a centre for agricultural products. Famous for the white Turrialba Cheese that is produced and forms an important part of Costa Rica’s national menu. It’s a soft pre-cheese and when you have the chance you should definitely try it before leaving Costa Rica.
You probably have never realized that when you are watching the Major League Baseball games, you are watching Costa Rican products flying around. All of the famous Rawlings MLB baseballs are made in their factory in Turrialba.
When you are on the way to the Caribbean beaches of Cahuita, Puerto Viejo or Manzanillo, you should consider the route San Jose - Turrialba - Siquirres - Limon. A nights stay in Turrialba will offer a refreshing rest and the opportunity to visit one of Costa Rica's most authentic and unique towns.
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