The area has hostels, lodges, hacienda-style hotels, and cute rustic ones. Get a glimpse into rural Costa Rican culture.

Turrialba is all about rural adventures, being outside, enjoying nature activities and eating well. 

<h2>Turrialba: Costa Rica’s Rural Countryside</h2>Turrialba has it all: Gastronomy, culture, history, nature, and adventure. It’s the rustic heart of Costa Rica’s agrotourism. So whether you hope to climb a volcano, tube down a river, challenge yourself with white-water rafting, learn about indigenous culture, or enjoy the freshest possible food, Turrialba doesn’t disappoint.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1649708854/turrialba_river_bed_panorama_view_09e82621c3.jpg" alt="turrialba-river-bed-panorama-view.jpg" srcset="https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1649708855/thumbnail_turrialba_river_bed_panorama_view_09e82621c3.jpg 245w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1649708857/small_turrialba_river_bed_panorama_view_09e82621c3.jpg 500w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1649708856/medium_turrialba_river_bed_panorama_view_09e82621c3.jpg 750w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1649708856/large_turrialba_river_bed_panorama_view_09e82621c3.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw"><h3>Best Time to Travel</h3>The dry season is from December to April. The rainiest months are September and October. Turrialba is great to visit year-round. The rainier months make the greenery even greener, and the white water rapids a bit stronger.&nbsp;<h3>Turrialba Weather</h3>Turrialba has a comfortable climate. You can expect temperatures in the upper 70s during the day and lower 60s at night year-round. You might want to bring sunblock, a rain poncho, and long and short-sleeved shirts to be comfortable in all weather.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1652294061/casa_turire_resort_horses_field_overview_turrialba_259d25e36b.jpg" alt="casa-turire-resort-horses-field-overview-turrialba.jpg" srcset="https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1652294062/thumbnail_casa_turire_resort_horses_field_overview_turrialba_259d25e36b.jpg 234w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1652294063/small_casa_turire_resort_horses_field_overview_turrialba_259d25e36b.jpg 500w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1652294063/medium_casa_turire_resort_horses_field_overview_turrialba_259d25e36b.jpg 750w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1652294062/large_casa_turire_resort_horses_field_overview_turrialba_259d25e36b.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw">&nbsp;<h3>Is Turrialba Safe?</h3>Turrialba is a friendly, rural town with a constant flow of tourists but never too many at once. It’s a town used to hosting guests but is not overcrowded. It is a relaxing, take slow life vibe, a “Pura Vida” vibe. Sit back, relax, take in the fresh mountain air, let your worries fade away, and become one with paradise around you.&nbsp;<h2>Top Restaurants in Turrialba</h2>Restaurants in Turrialba give you a chance to taste fresh Costa Rica cuisine grown right there. You’ll notice a difference in the coffee, cheese, and meat you’re served in Turrialba. “Restaurante y Parrillada Betico Mata” is a favorite restaurant in the area, known for the most incredible grilled meat.<h2>How to get to Turrialba</h2>Turrialba is 44 miles from San Jose. Costa Rican Vacations can arrange transfers to and from Liberia Airport. It takes about 2.5 hours to Turrialba from the SJO Airport. The ride between Turrialba and Limon is about 2 hours.

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