It extends 80 km from Tapezco Pass to the Turrialba Volcano and ends on the Pacuare River.

It is separated from Cordillera de Tilarán by Balsa River and Platanar and Zarcero hills.

[2] Cordillera Central's four main volcanoes are protected as national parks.

Barva Volcano features prominent hydrothermal activity (hot springs) and is a part of Braulio Carrillo National Park.

The significant elevation of the volcano makes it a strategic site for telecommunications, many national television and radio stations have their antennas at the summit.