Costa Rica Northern Mountains
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| Due to frequent rainfall, the Northern Plains are an oasis of evergreen rainforests and fertile flatlands that serve as sanctuaries for water birds, reptiles, mammals and the prehistoric Gaspar fish. | ||||||
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One particular aspect of Costa Rica northern mountains is its striking topographical contrasts. Two mountain ranges, Tilarán and Guanacaste, create part of the country’s continental divide, before falling away into the Guatuso, San Carlos and Tortuguero Plains. Along with protected forest, the rich landscape supports a large variety of agriculture, including citrus, sugar cane and rice. Costa Rica northern mountains extends up to the Nicaraguan border, and the rivers that zigzag through the plains are often flooded during the rainy season, creating marshlands densely populated with a staggeringly large winged population. Of the 850 bird species identified in Costa Rica, 600 permanently reside in this region, and a good day of birding might include dozens of sightings. It’s no wonder that planeloads of serious bird watchers visit the region annually! |
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Costa Rica northern mountains offer visitors an incredible variety of landscape and vista. From protected primary rainforest to vast plains, to winding rivers and windswept Arenal lake, there are seemingly limitless choices on how to feel at one with nature.