Central Valley Golf Course:
The Cariari Country Club is considered one of the best courses in Costa Rica and in Central America. It is a 18 hole course designed by Arch. George and built by his nephew Fazio. This course sits 1,000 meters above sea level and with it's flora and fauna, this is a true paradise.
- par 71 course measures 6,577 yards from the tips
- slope is 132, course rating 71.9
- covered with a lot of trees and vegetation
- fairways are narrow and some have cross bunkers
- well protected by sand traps
- fairways have bermuda 419 grass and greens bermuda 328 (ball rolls fast and direct)
- only 20 minutes from San Jose airport
Another great course in the Central Valley is the Valle del Sol golf course. This is the first and only professional course open to the public in the Cental Valley of Costa Rica. Designed by the well known North American Architect Tracy May, this course is built inside the exclusive Parque Valle del Sol residential area.
- par 72 course measures 7,000 yards from the tips
- 15 large lakes which attract diversified and lively wild life
- great course for all different skil levels
- greens are perfectly smooth and quick
- attractive water hazards filled with tropical fish
- Only 15 minutes from San Jose airport