San Carlos River (Costa Rica)

[1] Tributaries include: The basin has both economic and touristic importance.

Rice, corn, beans, cane sugar, and pineapple are grown within it, also live stock produces milk and meat.

In addition, there are touristic attractions, some are in the area of the Arenal Volcano: hiking, river tours, hot springs, and ecotourism.

The average rainfall in the basin ranges from 3.500 to 4,500 mm and the temperature between 22 and 28 degrees C. A number of wildlife refugee areas are part of the basin, including the Tenorio Volcano National Park, Juan Castro Blanco National Park, Alberto Manuel Brenes Biological Reserve and the Maquenque National Park.

Development with deforestation and hunting are a threat to the natural habitat of the basin.