Costa Rica Cities
Explore the urban centers that shaped Costa Rica's history
San José
Capital and largest city of Costa Rica, major political and economic center.
Alajuela
Major city in the central valley, known for its coffee production.
Cartago
Former capital of Costa Rica, major city in the central valley.
Heredia
Major city in the central valley, known for its university and coffee.
Puntarenas
Major port city on the Pacific coast, important fishing and tourism center.
Limón
Major port city on the Caribbean coast, important commercial center.
Liberia
Capital of Guanacaste Province, major city in the northwest.
San Isidro
Major city in the south, known for its agriculture and coffee.
Quesada
Major city in the north, known for its agriculture and livestock.
Golfito
Port city in the south, known for its fishing and tourism.
Jacó
Major beach resort town on the Pacific coast, popular with tourists.
Grecia
Town in the central valley, known for its agriculture and coffee.
Tamarindo
Beach resort town in Guanacaste, popular with surfers and tourists.
San Ramón
Town in the central valley, known for its agriculture and education.
Manuel Antonio
Beach resort town near the national park, popular with tourists.
Palmares
Town in the central valley, known for its agriculture and coffee.
La Fortuna
Town near Arenal Volcano, popular with tourists and adventure seekers.
Sarchí
Town known for its traditional oxcart painting and crafts.
Monteverde
Mountain town known for its cloud forest and eco-tourism.
Zarcero
Mountain town known for its agriculture and cool climate.
Paso Canoas
Border town with Panama, important crossing point.
Puerto Viejo
Beach town on the Caribbean coast, popular with tourists.
Peñas Blancas
Border town with Nicaragua, important crossing point.
Cahuita
Beach town on the Caribbean coast, known for its national park.
Tortuguero
Remote town on the Caribbean coast, known for sea turtle nesting.