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The town of Turrialba grew up beside the Pacuare river over the past hundred years. It was a half way point on the railroad route from San Jose to Limon on the Caribbean coast and as such was relatively  important. When the railroad was closed down Turrialba lost its importance and became a small unimportant market town catering to the needs of the local farmers and their workers. It is only since 2005 that Turrialba has again emerged as a vibrant hub of tourism and industry. It is also becoming a popular area for North American and European ex-patriots to settle and build their retirement homes.  This is the ideal place for those who do not enjoy the crime and pollution of the big city or the tourist trap-beaches. The quiet peaceful surroundings of the mountains would be my choice.
The Pacuare river is known as one of the world’s premier sites for whitewater rafting. Our property is in the far right bottom corner of the photo. The town of Turrialba from the air The new courthouse (to be completed in early 2008) is indicative of the determination of Turrialba to rise out of obscurity and become Costa Rica’s “new frontier” of tourism and industry.

The Golden Bean Coffee tour is by far the best in Costa Rica.  You will learn every aspect of gourmet coffee production.  The entire process is organic and environment friendly.  The coffee is delicious and affordable.

Among the many local attractions is Costa Rica’s foremost archeological site. Guyabo National monument shows a remarkable degree of building sophistication and is well worth a visit.

 The cheese produced in Santa Cruz (known as Turrialba Cheese) is famous throughout Costa Rica. A cheese tour is available and you can read more at TurrialbaLife.com Most kids as well as adults, walk everywhere. Few have cars. These two are lucky their father owns a horse. You’ve heard of a “rolling road block’ This is the local version.
   
The local people are very friendly and hospitable. Here David enjoys Sunday lunch with two local families. Click here for larger map of area and directions.