It is located between the cantons of Nicoya and Cañas of the province of Guanacaste, and includes most of the mangrove areas and water mirrors of the Bebedero River up to the confluence of Lajas River. To get to this refuge, take the northern interamerican Read more [...]

When you visit a wildlife sanctuary like SIBU it is amazing not only day seeing anteaters, toucans, monkeys and sloths up close but it is also a great way to spend your money giving back to a non-profit organization that helps the animals that have Read more [...]

Located in Concepción de San Isidro de Heredia, it is a very close corner less than an hour from San José. Bosque Caricias is a private ecological reserve located in the foothills of Cerro Caricias. It rises to 1,850 meters above sea level. The reserve Read more [...]

Its name comes from the work of thousands of children all over the world (in forty-four countries) to collect funds that are invested in the acquisition of the lands forming the park. Nowadays, this park takes up 20.000 Ha of protected tropical forest, becoming the Read more [...]

If you are a lover of walking and pure air, you should visit Prusia, a sector of the Irazú Volcano National Park, located north of the province of Cartago, 6 kilometers northeast of Tierra Blanca. Prusia is located southwest of the craters and mostly covered Read more [...]

This waterfall is located a few kilometers north of the city of Bagaces, road to Liberia, where there is a detour to the left that leads to this place. These waterfalls are surrounded by lush vegetation and are several meters high. Its waters form a Read more [...]

Our country has plenty of natural attractions but one of the most treasured ones are their waterfalls. When it comes to one of the best waterfalls in Costa Rica, Nauyaca waterfalls are definitely one of the favorite options. These beautiful waterfalls are also known as Read more [...]

One shelter you won´t want to miss while in Guanacaste is Centro de Rescate Las Pumas. It is situated in Cañas, Guanacaste and has been an animal shelter home to injured or abandoned Costa Rican animals since the 1960s.The shelter is still operated by the Read more [...]

It is one of these jewels of our nature is a bit hidden in Puriscal and is called La Cruz de Guatuso, a beautiful place, with truly impressive and diverse landscapes. This is a spectacular place, relatively close to San José and with three different Read more [...]

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to zip line for nearly 1 mile? Then head over the Diamante Eco Adventure Park for a full day of excitement, adrenaline and fun on the Guanacaste coast. Diamante Eco Adventure Park is located just southwest of Playas Read more [...]

The area of Cartago has beautiful places where you can appreciate nature in all its splendor, but if free options are spoken, the viewpoint of Ujarrás is an excellent option. This viewpoint is located 2 kilometers east of the Church of Paraíso de Cartago in Read more [...]

There are places of which one simply cannot stop going. Which cause a sensation of immediate relaxation. They are places that take a smile to those who go. One of those places is San Rafael de Heredia, a canton where nature is in abundance. The Read more [...]

The Monteverde Butterfly Garden also known as the Mariposario, is one of the Monteverde’s most visited attractions. Situated in Cerro Plano, which lies between the town of Santa Elena Monteverde Reserve, this garden is comprised of four climate –controlled butterfly gardens, a medical plant garden, Read more [...]

In the 23 hectares of Parque Ambiental Río Loro, recovering ecosystems and the water resources of the Cartago Canton are protected. It offers a different space in which the visitor can enjoy pure air, sounds of nature and a quit environment to learn and share. Read more [...]

If you are fan of the adventure activities the Arenal Mundo Aventura is another place that you can enjoy during your vacation in San Carlos. Arenal Mundo Aventura is an authentic adventure in the rainforest that is full of adrenaline and in harmony with the Read more [...]

With its area split between the countries of Costa Rica and Panamá, Parque Internacional La Amistad is one of the first attempts to manage protected area between two different nations. Travelers who want to experience ecotourism during their vacation should definitely make an effort to Read more [...]

Would you like to get away from the crowds and still enjoy the natural beauty of Costa Rica during your stay? The Parque Nacional Barbilla is a perfect spot to do it. This 29,500 acre region situated along the Cordillera de Talamanca is the least Read more [...]

The Parque Nacional Barra Honda is located in the province of Guanacaste, 22 km northeast of the city of Nicoya. It is constituted by the Cerro Barra Honda and other neighboring hills. Barra Honda is the only park in Costa Rica that has a complex Read more [...]

It is located to the north of the Central Valley, on the Central Volcanic Mountain range, between the massifs of the Poás and Irazú Volcanoes. The Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo is one of the largest protected areas in Costa Rica with 50,000 hectares and is Read more [...]

The Parque Nacional Cahuita is located in the province of Limón, Caribbean coast, 42 km south of the city of Limón. This Park has 23,290 hectares of marine coverage and 1,102 terrestrial hectares. In this territory there is a set of ecological systems such as Read more [...]

The Parque Nacional Carara’s main entrance is located 2 kilometers south of the Río Grande de Tárcoles Bridge. Its name in the indigenous language Huetar means “River of Lizards”, has the only transitional forest of the Central Pacific, which translates into diversity of flora and Read more [...]

Chirripó National Park is shared among the provinces of Limón, San José and Cartago. It is located south of the Capital San José. Cerro Chirripó is part of the Talamanca Mountain range, and it is one of the most exciting tours to do in Costa Read more [...]

If you are willing to live a wild experience and feel nature at its best, the Osa area is waiting for you. Meeting  a tapir on the beach, watching a herd of peccaries pass by and observing the fins of a bull shark when entering Read more [...]

The Parque Nacional Diría was created in 1991 to preserve the tropical forests and cloud forests of the central highlands of the Nicoya Península, as well as to protect the watersheds of the four most important rivers: Diriá, Enmedio, Verde and Tigre, which have created Read more [...]

The Parque Nacional Guanacaste has become a natural treasure for Costa Rica, as its impressive landscapes have been declared by UNESCO as a natural heritage for humanity. The Park is located on the eastern side of the Interamerican Highway, in front of the Santa Rosa Read more [...]

The Parque Nacional Isla del Coco is located in the Eastern Pacific, exactly 532 km from Cabo Blanco Island in Costa Rica. It is the only island in the Pacific Ocean with a tropical jungle in it, which makes it an ideal laboratory for studies Read more [...]

The Parque Nacional La Cangreja is located in San José province, Puriscal canton, Mercedes Sur and Chires districts, the main entrance is located 35 kilometers south east of the city of Santiago de Puriscal. La Cangreja, refres to the characteristic shape of the hill that Read more [...]

Land of high mountain, beauty and beautiful birds that covers the lands of the Reserva Biológica Cerro Vueltas and the state´s farms acquired around the reserve. The protected area has among its objectives the conservation of high natural environments, particularly the oak forests, the cloud Read more [...]

The Parque Nacional Marino Ballena is one of the most unique reserves in Costa Rica. Located just offshore along the Central Pacific coast in South Puntarenas, the Park protects more than 13,000 acres of ocean and 9 miles of coastline. Comprised mangrove forests, coral reefs Read more [...]

This wild area was created in order to provide protection to leatherback turtle populations that come to nest at Playa Grande, Ventanas and Langosta. Encompassing an area of roughly 445 hectares of mangrove swamps and coastline, the Parque Marino Las Baulas is made up of Read more [...]

It is located in the Province of Guanacaste, between the Bebedero River and the Tempisque River; approximately 30 kms to the west of the city of Cañas. Palo Verde is a birdwatcher´s paradise. It is the meeting place of the largest concentration of equatic and Read more [...]

With a stunning diversity of flora and fauna, the gorgeous Parque Nacional Piedras Blancas is a significant natural reserve and wildlife refuge located in the Golfito sector, with an extension of about 14,750 terrestrial hectares and 1,200 marinas, created with the intention of protecting the Read more [...]

History and nature are intertwined in this site, located in Guanacaste and considered a World Heritage Site. Scenario of the historic battle of March 20, 186, Parque Nacional Santa Rosa is the only Wild Protected Area that has a historical museum within its territory. In Read more [...]

The Tapantí National Park is a nature reserve that is located in the La Amistad – Pacífico Conservation Area. It is located about 15km southeast of the town of Orosi and was created in 1982. Tapantí area is one of the most rainy places in Read more [...]

The Parque Nacional Tortuguero is located on the Caribbean coast, province of Limón, approximately 80 km northeast of the city of the same name. It has an area of 18,946.9 hectares in the land part and 52,265 in the marine part. Exuberant, paradisiacal, mystical… a Read more [...]

In the mountains of the warm province of Los Mangos, 20 minutes from the center of Alajuela, is located the Parque Recreativo Bosques de Fraijanes, the ideal place to go to enjoy a field day in the company of family or friends. Here you and Read more [...]

The road that leads to the park is paved and in perfect condition. Along the way, you will be able to observe the great coffee activity of the area, with ample lands cultivated with this valuable and appreciated fruit, take your camera ready. There is Read more [...]

Brenda Bombard is an incurable animal lover who has devoted two decades to caring for injured and abandoned howler monkeys. Two-hour tours are highly educational, sharing information about the habits of howler monkeys and the center´s efforts to rescue and release them. For the past Read more [...]

Bahía Junquillal is one of the best places to visit if you are looking for a calming and tranquil destination, as the beach vegetation is virtually untouched. The Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bahía Junquillal has an area of 505 hectares, where ecological and cultural aspects Read more [...]

The Refugio de Vida Silvestre Camaronal was created in 1994 in order to protect the mangroves and wildlife, of the seven species of sea turtle that can be found throughout the world, four of them can be found on the shores of Playa Camaronal, including Read more [...]

Golfito lies 300 kilometers southeast of Puntarenas, the capital city of Puntarenas province. Situated directly south of Piedras Blancas National Park, its wildlife refuge has a unique history. The Refugio Nacional de Fauna Silvestre Golfito has incredible facilities where you will enjoy very varied landscapes Read more [...]

The Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Hacienda El Viejo is located in Filadelfia, Guanacaste, and is part of the Tempisque Conservation Area and is a private refuge belonging to the Azucarera el Viejo. Also known as El Viejo Wetlands is bordered by 5,000 acres of Read more [...]

The Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Iguanita was created with the purpose of protecting the marine, natural and cultural resources in the low basin of Quebrada Grande, as well as low-impact tourist development. It is an area that is located in the Peninsula of Nacascolo, Read more [...]

The Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Ostional is a beach and a national refuge for wildlife, located in the Península de Nicoya, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, and is the second largest spawning site in the world. This small park is constituted mainly by a beach strip Read more [...]

One of its main objectives of the Reserva Biológica Alberto Manuel Brenes is to maintain natural processes in an unaltered state, in such a way that area available for studies and scientific research, environmental control, education and maintenance of water resources, edaphic and genetic in Read more [...]

This reserve is part of the Area de Conservación Tempisque and is located in San Ramón de Bagaces, north of Liberia city in the province of Guanacaste. The Reserva Biológica Barbudal is known as the Insect Park, due to its immense variety of insects that Read more [...]

A rare and captivating biological haven, the Reserva Biológica Hitoy- Cecere is a treasured secret in Limón Province. Unspoiled and lush tropical forests with a variety of vegetation and streams with abundant waterfalls await you. The park is located approximately 36 miles 60 km south Read more [...]

Imagine arriving at a place where the clouds touch the mountain, a place that once you get into its paths you hear nothing but nature. It reads incredible, right? Well, that’s the Reserva Biológica Locos por el Bosque, located in Coronado, just an hour and Read more [...]

The Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena was opened in 1992 by a group of volunteer Canadian students, it offers the visitors, trails, 3 lookout points and an observation tower. The “clouds” that hover over the forest are actually a continuous mist, created by the extreme Read more [...]

The Curi – Cancha Reserve has been welcoming tourists since 2011. It protects 83 hectares of virgin rainforest, open pastures and secondary growth forests. Over 200 species of birds have been spotted in Curi- Cancha making it a must for bird lovers. About half of Read more [...]

The Reserva Forestal Bosque del niño is located on the slops of the Poás Volcano, approximately 14 kilometers of Grecia city in the district of San Isidro. This is a perfect place to unwind and get lost in nature with the family. It has the Read more [...]

Nosara Wildlife Sanctuary at SIBU, founded by Vicky Coan, set on 50 glorious acres of jungle and garden serves as a care and rehabilitation facility and a “step down release center” for the reintroduction of animals back into the jungles. Large habitats also serve to Read more [...]

One of the most amazing places to visit while traveling in Costa Rica is the Arenal Volcano which is one of the most impressive and breathtaking Volcano of Costa Rica. Sky Adventures Arenal Park has a privileged location with probably the best views of the Read more [...]

If you are looking for an exciting and fascinating sight to behold while visiting Costa Rica, Irazú Volcano is your option. It is located 31 Km northeast of the city of Cartago, Oreamuno canton, province of Cartago. Its name is of indigenous origin, it comes Read more [...]

This volcano is located 24 km northeast of Turrialba, province of Cartago. It is characterized by constantly releasing feathers of smoke and ash, which caused the first Spanish colonizers to name it Torre Alba, which translates as “white smoke”. It is the second highest volcano Read more [...]

The Wild Sun Rescue Center is a non-profit rescue center located in Cabuya, Puntarenas, its mission is to have a positive impact on conservation. They do this through rescue, rehabilitation and release of local fauna as well as via reintroduction of locally extinct species. With Read more [...]