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5 G R E A T T O U R O P T I O N S Arenal Adventure–Ideally suited for the more adventurous traveler! Enjoy a canyoning tour, canopy tour and white water rafting expedition. Caribbean Coast–Great for repeat visitors who wish to experience something different. Costa Rica's National Parks–Geared toward eco-tourists who wish to focus on the incredible nature and wildlife of Costa Rica. Discover Costa Rica–Ideal for those who wish to experience the highlights of Costa Rica with accommodations in deluxe or luxury hotels. Exploring the Rainforest: Self-Drive Program–Discover the wonders of Arenal, Manuel Antonio and the Central Valley at your own pace. THE CENTRAL VALLEY The main entryway to the country, the Central Valley offers a variety of tourist, natural and cultural attractions, including the capital city of San José, featuring Costa Rica's best museums and the architectural jewel of Costa Rica, the National Theater. The national parks located in the Valley –Poás, Braulio Carrillo, Irazú and Turrialba–protect the region's main volcanoes. All have road infrastructure so that visitors can enjoy the birds, natural landscapes, craters and forests. As a tourism zone, the Central Valley features two extraordinarily beautiful areas that in and of themselves are true tourist destinations: Turrialba and Valle de los Santos. The rural towns, for their part, are highly picturesque, and offer a glimpse of old Costa Rica, with their houses of bahareque, large coffee plantations, sugar mills and dairies. Your hotel accommodations have been arranged through Swiss Travel Costa Rica. You will find that the accommodations are conveniently located, and offer incredible views of the surrounding nature. All are comfortable and clean with private bathrooms. Many are charming family-run properties, allowing you to expe rience a true taste of daily life in Costa Rica. It can get cool in some areas, especially at night, so not all hotels are air-conditioned. Depending on the nature of your tour, be sure to bring along some or all of the following: comfortable walking shoes/hiking boots, a hat, sunscreen, swimsuit and towel, bug spray, rain gear, and of course, your camera and binoculars! See page 9 for a map of routes for these tours from Guanacaste. E S C O R T E D T O U R S F R O M S A N J O S É 29 Lake Botos in Poás National Park