Ciudad Quesada
Ciudad Quesada, affectionately known as San Carlos by its inhabitants, is nestled in the green valley of the San Carlos plain, southeast of Arenal. Named after the poet, Napoleon Quesada, the town is worth a stop on the way to Arenal, if nothing else to enjoy the friendly locals and to sample some tasty string cheese, a specialty of the region.
Snapshot
Summary
Agricultural town near Arenal; excellent place to purchase handcrafted leather goods and saddles.
Landscape
Cloud Forest, Mountains
Attractions
Craft & Artisan Markets, Hot Springs, Termales del Bosque Hot Springs
Activities
Shopping
Caters to
Budget Travelers, Independent Travelers
Facts
- Location : 59 miles from San Jose
- Altitude : 2,138 feet above sea level
- Weather : Moderate days with frequent light rain
- Average Yearly Temperature : 62-80°F
Attractions
Porvenir Volcano
Located in Juan Castro Blanco National Park, the dormant Porvenir Volcano sits less than two miles south of fellow stratovolcano, Platanar. Porvenir's volcanic summit sits 1,410 feet above the surrounding terrain, ...
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The most northwestern volcanic formation in Costa Rica's Central Mountain Range, Platanar Volcano is located within Juan Castro Blanco National Park. Sharing the mountain with fellow stratovolcano Porvenir, the ...
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