Villa Caletas
A mountain site located opposite a five-star hotel on the way to Jacó.   It is a 4-minute  hike to the launch area.  With a 460-meter elevation above sea level or landing area, it has a small soaring ridge. The breeze is consistent from the southwest. Around 11:00 am, the thermals can begin pumping with a potential bouncy ride considering the coastal temperatures. The LZ is extensive; just watch out for the electric cable in the first nice pasture. Try to land as close to the fence as possible considering the many mad oxen below.

San José Sites
In general, mountain sites in the central valley are very unpredictable. One day it can be blowing  out and the next minute it may be perfect. Cloud base is anywhere between 2000 and 2500 meters MSL. San José lies at approximately 1000 meter.

Bebedero
Flying this site is like launching from the Swiss Alps, except conditions are not always that great. In the dry season (December through April) the northeastern trade winds blast away. In the rainy season , the winds are not as strong but thundershowers abound, especially in the afternoon. Ridge soaring is great on a  good day. Thermal sailing  is also an option on a good afternoon. The approach is  on  a  4 wheel drive  vehicle road in the dry season, which becomes a 30-minute, muddy hike in the rainy season. The LZ  is about 200 meters below in a pasture next to the town church.

Santa Ana-Pabellon Mountain
This has been the best site for some great thermal flying. Launch is at 1800 meters MSL. The launch site is a small peak with nice pastures but surrounded by ravines and trees. Access is exclusively by 4wd any time of the year. A sled ride is not so bad, considering you drive all the way up. Thermals abound on the valley slopes and there are great opportunities for cross-country fliying but beware of the proximity to nearby airports. Nobody has tried it yet!  The LZ is a huge field in the valley, a short walk to the natural seltzer water springs.

Pacayas
This site is located between two volcanoes: Irazú (being the highest active vulcano in Costa Rica) and Turrialba. Access is by 4wd and then a 30-minute hike over potato patches, mud cow manure grass. Launch is 140 meters above landing and this site can produce  unpredictable thermals. There is a short soaring  ridge. Once it starts  heating up, thermal soaring  can be great. The LZ is very open (except for the electric wire fences around every 20-square-meter parcel).