Ciudad Quesada Travel Guide

Quesada is the agricultural capital of the north of Costa Rica. From San Jose you can visit Quesada on a daytrip and you can even combine it with some coffee towns, Aguas Zarcas and the eastern side of Poas, Heredia and La Paz Waterfalls.

Quesada is indeed famous for its cheese, although the name does not come from the word queso, but derives from the poet Napoleon Quesada. There are several hot springs in the Area and you can make some interesting hikes and even do canoe tours on the lakes.