Nestled in the foothills of the Cordillera Central mountain chain, Grecia is a small picturesque farming community with spectacular natural scenery and several interesting attractions. Located north of the city of Alajuela city, the village is surrounded by densely forested mountains and rolling farmlands and is home to several attractions such as the magnificent Cathedral de la Merced, the family-friendly Butterfly Farm, the World of Snakes, and the Grecia Regional Museum, which documents the history of the town and the surrounding region.

Grecia, Cordillera Central, Costa Rica

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