Turrialba Travel Guide
Charming Costa Rican town, close to the Reventazón and Pacuare rivers, CATIE agricultural centre and the Guayabo National Monument
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Turrialba is a peaceful little town located beneath the Turrialba Volcano and its surrounding Turrialba National Park (Parque Nacional Volcan Turrialba).
Sitting in the rural countryside of the lush Central Valley, just over 50 km east from the Costa Rica’s capital city, San Jose, Turrialba is a popular place to stay for people who wish to explore the nearby volcanoes, National Parks and Reserves, join an adrenaline-packed white water rafting trip on the Reventazón and Pacuare rivers, or visit the fascinating Guayabo National Monument – Costa Rica’s Pre-Colombian ruins.
The small town of Turrialba developed and prospered as a result of the building of the railroad to the Caribbean, and its architectural and ethnic makeup is different from other towns in the region, giving the place an individual feel. Declared a City of National Archeological Interest, this town is the entrance to the Costa Rican Caribbean.
Two universities are located in Turrialba: the Tropical Agronomy Research and Learning Centre (CATIE), which is renowned on an international level, and the University of Costa Rica.
Turrialba’s outskirts contain appealing rural communities such as Santa Cruz, where homemade Turrialba Cheese is produced, as well as the rapids of the Reventazón and Pacuare rivers.
Attractions in Turrialba
The Parque Nacional Volcan Turrialba surrounds the volcano of the same name. Here visitors can head to the peak and, on a clear day, enjoy views of Poas and Irazu volcanoes in the distance. The Pre-Colombian ruins of the Guayabo National Monument are interesting and the Reventazón and Pacuare rivers can be impressive, especially when full of water!
Activities in Turrialba
Hike on the slopes of Turrialba Volcanoe, of enjoy the buss of white water rafting down the Reventazón and Pacuare rivers.
Relaxing
There are a number of nice bars and restaurants in Turrialba town.
Getting Around
You can hike or bike in the neighbourhood. Taxis are plentiful, but if you want to visit some of the more remote areas it is best to consider arranging private transfers through one of the local travel specialists.
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