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At an elevation of 2,118 feet above sea level, Turrialba is in a valley located in one of the last great tropical rain forests, on the Reventazon river; surrounded by coffee, sugar cane, and macadamia farms in the shadow of a dormant volcano.
It is located about an hour and a half east of San Jose (65 km), the nations' capital.
Turrialba services a population of 75,000. In the past it was an important stop on the old highway between San Jose and the Caribbean and for what was called "the jungle" train which was discontinued several years ago after a major earthquake.
Turrialba offers universities, several high schools, cultural events and a friendly population of Turrialbenos who'll make you feel welcome in an instant.
The road into Turrialba winds its way through valleys with picturesque views. You can still see the un-used railroad tracks throughout the town. The old station is still in operation as a restaurant. The valley that Turrialba occupies was thought to have been a lake bed a millenia ago and is only 650 meters above sea level.
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