1. Get To Know San Isidro In Costa Rica
San Isidro is Southern Costa Rica's largest town and known as the fastest growing town in central
america. Located 130km southeast of the country's funds San Jose, it will take you approximately 3
hours generating through the breath taking views of the scenic mountains and valleys. The closest
coastal town is Dominical, that is 34km southwest.
It is a relaxed pleasant laid-back town on the Pan-American Highway in the base of the Talamanca
mountain tops in the Valley de El General with an altitude of almost two ,000 feet or even 600 meters.
At this altitude the climate is cooler throughout the days and can end up being even a little frosty at
night compared to the coastal temperatures only 45 minutes drive aside.
San Isidro or even Perez Zeledon, that is its municipal name and also the name the locals use has a
main Central sq. Or Parque central that has recently been remodeled and at one end of this has a
freshly restored church.
The surrounding area is agricultural in a fertile valley, which has a good climate for fresh fruit
plantations, flowers, espresso , corn, beans and there are also farms along with cattle and horses.
San Isidro has all the services and many things you need, supermarkets , banks, main regional
Hospital, dentist's, chiropractic , schools, computers and accessories, hardware stores a good
selection of many types of stores that are nicely stocked, some efficient qualified lawyers along with a
popular farmers marketplace on Thursdays and Fridays mornings promoting local produce.
There isn't the selection of worldwide cuisine that one discovers for example in the Dominical area but
there are some good international and local restaurants. There is a decent nightlife in the weekends
that can be fun with a few good bars and discos.
The impressive Cordillera Talamanca towers over this particular region with it is highest point the
Mount Chirripó may be easily seen from San Isidro, which is the highest peak in costa rica at 12,330
ft or three ,758m. This is a well-liked hike in the Chirripó National Park that's only suitable for the fit
and well prepared. It is a steep and long climb with dramatic alterations in temperatures, at this
elevation the mercury may drop to below freezing especially at nights. As one ascends to the peak it's
interesting how this particular affects the general scenery , trees, flora and fauna.
The best time to make this assent is early in the morning when it's more likely to be obvious and it is
possible to see both coasts of Costa Rica the Caribbean and the Pacific.
This backpack and areas around are of unique interest with bird watching enthusiast as there are
endemic highland and southern species such as the magnificent Quetzal.
You can begin and finish your backpack at San Gerado de Rivas and afterwards relax in the
Herradura hot comes.
Due to the development of San Isidro the property is thought to be a great investment. In the town
centre this is in demand and suitably priced, the suburban areas are priced reduce and are growing in
interest, as one enters the surrounding country there are some well-priced properties.
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