The territory of Costa Rica is divided into seven provinces.

San Jose
Main province of Costa Rica located in the Central Valley of the country

Cartago
Cartago was where the first capital of Costa Rica was established.

Heredia
The province of Heredia is well known for its high quality coffee

Alajuela
The province of Alajuela extends from the Central Valley all the way to the border with Nicaragua

Guanacaste
Guanacaste is the northern province and borders Nicaragua. Well known for its beautiful beaches.

Limón
Limon is the Atlantic coast province of Costa Rica. Very influenced by caribbean culture.

Puntarenas
Puntarenas has the main port of the country to the Pacific Ocean.

"El Fortin" de Heredia