central pacific
location
Located in the central region of the Pacific side of Costa Rica, it extends from Playa Herradura or Jacó to Dominical, following the ridge formed by Cerro Herradura, Cerro Turrubares, Cerro Cangreja and the lower coastal mountains. It contains the towns of Tinamaste, Valle de Parrita, Quepos and Manuel Antonio.
ecology
It has timber harvesting regions as well as watershed and wildlife protection areas.
climate
The physiographic region made up of the Osa Peninsula and the coastal region of the Pacific from Puntarenas to Golfo Dulce. It is divided into the Candelaria and Parrita Valleys, which are divided by a secondary mountain chain. Precipitation is higher in the valleys and in the south of the region, with an average annual precipitation of 3,500 mm. The climate is tropical, with a short and moderate dry season, but it has a very intense and long rainy season towards the south. The maximum average temperature is 31°C (89°F), while the average minimum temperature is 22.7°C (73°F). The dry season lasts from January to March. April is a month of transition, which precedes the rains that arrive at the beginning of May and last into August. December is a transition month.