The Central Pacific is a slightly rockier stretch of coastline but these rugged cliffs only add to the beauty of this area, contrasting spectacularly with the region's beaches and tranquil bays.

Transport links between here and San Jose make this one of the most accessible areas of Costa Rica and, in the dry season, many people travel along the picturesque Costal Highway 34 in search of the beaches and nature reserves dotted along its length.

At the heart of this biological corridor lies Manuel Antonio National Park; although small this park teems with inhabitants taking advantage of the remarkable number of different ecosystems residing side by side here.