Tierra Caliente
The Tropical Lowlands
Banana Plantation
Photo of Tierra Caliente
Banana Plantation
Banana is a very common crop.
Housing
Drawing of a possible hut in Tierra Caliente.
Nutrition
Enjoy some common crops that include bananas, rice, and sugarcane! These crops grow very well in the Tierra Caliente. They grow very well in the heat.
Clothing
Temperatures are very high in this area. The average temperature ranges from 75°F to 80°F. It is very humid. It is recommended that you dress in light clothing!
Activities
While you are in the Tierra Caliente, visit banana plantations! You can also visit broadleaf evergreen forests or natural vegetation that ranges from lush rain forests to tropical grasslands.
Shelter
Many houses are constructed of bamboo or wood. They are built with palm-thatch roofs. Many of the people live in houses that are open to cooling breezes because of the hot weather.