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Cattle ranches, dry forest and sabanero tradition inland from the beaches.
Approximate area: Guanacaste province, the Puntarenas districts of the Nicoya Peninsula (Lepanto, Paquera, Cóbano) and Monteverde.
Rivers, volcano foothills, dairy farms and early-morning birding.
Approximate area: San Carlos, Upala, Los Chiles, Guatuso and Río Cuarto (Alajuela); Sarapiquí (Heredia).
Coffee farms, trapiches and small towns.
Approximate area: Rural cantons of San José, Alajuela, Heredia and Cartago, such as Grecia, Sarchí, Zarcero, Atenas, Puriscal, Dota, Tarrazú, Paraíso and Turrialba. The metro area falls inside the shape but is not a focus.
Rainforest that reaches the coast and fishing towns.
Approximate area: Puntarenas (central districts), Esparza, Orotina, Garabito, Parrita and Quepos.
Waterfalls, mangroves and long rainforest trails.
Approximate area: Pérez Zeledón, Buenos Aires, Osa, Puerto Jiménez, Golfito, Corredores and Coto Brus.
Canals, wetlands and beaches reached by boat.
Approximate area: Pococí, Guácimo, Siquirres, Matina and the north of Limón canton.
Cacao farms, Afro-Caribbean cooking and coastal forest.
Approximate area: The south of Limón canton and the coastal districts of Talamanca (Cahuita, Sixaola).
Mountains and rivers; any community visit would be arranged with local organizations first.
Approximate area: Inland Talamanca canton (Bratsi, Telire) and the Cordillera de Talamanca.