10 Nature & Wildlife Areas in Province of Guanacaste That You Shouldn't Miss

April 6, 2022 Karren Gelb

Discover the best top things to do in Province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica including Finca Codeso, Werner Sauter Biological Reserve, Sibu Wildlife Sanctuary, Hacienda El Viejo Wetlands, Jungle Butterfly Farm, Spa Maya, Macaw Recovery Network - Formerly The Ara Project, Sensoria Land of Senses, International Animal Rescue Costa Rica, dondeJavitours.
Restaurants in Province of Guanacaste

1. Finca Codeso

East Of the School in Tempatal, Soley 1km, La Cruz 51001 Costa Rica +506 2676 1097 [email protected] http://www.codeso.org
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Finca Codeso

2. Werner Sauter Biological Reserve

Mountain behind Samara beach, Playa Samara Costa Rica +506 2656 0920 http://samaratrails.com
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5.0 based on 73 reviews

Werner Sauter Biological Reserve

Reviewed By time4me64 - Seattle, United States

Our guide was Mirjana, who was an excellent guide and highly knowledgeable about the biodiversity in this area. We loved this nature hike and enjoyed seeing the wildlife, which consisted of birds, a tarantula, bats, and the amazing flora indigenous to Costa Rica. This hike was much different from the nature preserve we took in the rain forest where we saw sloths and monkeys, so, for us, we were grateful to go on this hike and experience the rich diversity of Costa Rica. It is a tranquil experience, not an adrenaline rush, and was a good speed for our group ranging from 30 to 65 years-old. We took the morning hike, as we thought it might be too hot in the afternoon. At the end of our hike we enjoyed freshly cut pineapple. So happy we did this tour!

3. Sibu Wildlife Sanctuary

Nosara Costa Rica +506 8413 8889 [email protected] http://nosarawildlifesanctuaryatsibu.com/
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5.0 based on 213 reviews

Sibu Wildlife Sanctuary

Sibu Wildlife Sanctuary is a 50-acre jungle reserve and wildlife sanctuary located in Nosara, Costa Rica. We provide care and rehabilitation to orphaned and displaced wildlife, specializing in golden mantled howlers. Our goal is to ultimately return them back to the wild through our step down release center. We also provide permanent, enriching sanctuary and ongoing care for wildlife that, due to psychological or physical injury, it is not possible to release back into the wild. Sibu Wildlife Sanctuary is currently closed to the public due to the risk that COVID-19 poses to the animals in our care, however we need your help and support now more than ever. Visit our website to donate, symbolically adopt a monkey or learn more about our volunteering program!

Reviewed By sabsnyc - Hamburg, Germany

Vicky the founder of this marvelous place has not lost her spark to talk a out it for more than 15 years. She is so excited about every single details that belongs in that sanctuary from a tree leaf to a newborn monkey. She teaches you a little about plants and trees and also about the animals in her daily life and hoe she tries to get them back up to their feet. I thought it was very inspiring and the money and time spent are definitely worth it . Please donate for a good cause ????

4. Hacienda El Viejo Wetlands

10 miles East from Filadelfia, Area de Conservacion Guanacaste Costa Rica +506 2296 0966 [email protected] http://www.elviejowetlands.com
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5.0 based on 281 reviews

Hacienda El Viejo Wetlands

Reviewed By SandeeGeislinger - Calgary, Canada

We had a great experience on our last day in Costa Rica at Hacienda el Viejo. Our nature guide Richard, Rum experience host Roberto and Cultural experience hosts, Tono and Victoria were attentive, knowledgeable, passionate and friendly. We booked our tour with them day prior and drove ourselves there from Playa Ocotal, about an hours drive. The road is a pretty typical Costa Rica road and actually in a pretty good shape in comparison to many others we’ve been on in the country. They are called a “Costa Rican” massage for a reason!! We saw so many birds, crocs, bats, birds, capuchins and howlers, and even an anteater and white tailed deer and thoroughly enjoyed tasting and infusing rums, forming, baking and eating tortillas, cheese, coffee and molasses sweets, not to mention learning about the hacienda and a bit of the history and importance of the location, the trees on the property and the road passing by. Oh and the lunch?? Delicious!! All in all a great day and we would recommend it!!

5. Jungle Butterfly Farm

Pueblo Nuevo 100 meters south of the bridge in Pueblo Nuevo, Nandayure 50906 Costa Rica +506 8719 1703 [email protected] http://junglebutterflyfarm.com
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5.0 based on 57 reviews

Jungle Butterfly Farm

Costa Ricas largest open air butterfly farm!We feature fun filled guided tours high lighting butterflies of open fields, shade species and a variety of other insect life found in our area. An experience not to be missed and suited for all ages and experience levels.Savor the taste of exotic honeys from various types of bees and enjoy the effortless fun learning about our little paradise!

Reviewed By ZandyMacGregor - Tetbury, United Kingdom

We had an incredible time here with our 4 boys recommended by Connie and Ingo at Totobe. Mike has a wealth of knowledge about all creatures great and small, and his small jungle is fascinating from the beautiful butterflies to the helicopter damselflies, and tasty termites! Mike is the perfect host and gave us the opportunity to taste and purchase his incredible range and tasty and super healthy honey. Thank you!

6. Spa Maya

Del Banco Nacional 2 Kilometros Al Este Calle Los Jobos cerca dreamsea, Tamarindo 3009 Costa Rica +506 8311 5394 [email protected] http://www.spamayatamarindo.com
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5.0 based on 123 reviews

Spa Maya

Provides beauty and healt services, health and beauty in a professional setting. At all times following nature and his wise indications. Reviving ancient techniques of our ancestors, in the midst of exquisite scents in a relaxed atmospher connecting mind, body and soul. Norma maya

Reviewed By helens6348 - New York City, United States

The Thai massage was wonderful and relaxing. I really felt my tension disappear and my body more limber after the massage. Her energy was kind and wonderful and could be felt during the massage.

7. Macaw Recovery Network - Formerly The Ara Project

Punta Islita 50906 Costa Rica +506 8505 3336 [email protected] http://www.thearaproject.org
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5.0 based on 245 reviews

Macaw Recovery Network - Formerly The Ara Project

The Punta Islita Wild Macaw Reserve is a must-see for anyone who wants to experience the natural wonders of the area and see truly remarkable charismatic birds. The MRN is an NGO working to save the endangered Scarlet and Great green Macaws from the edge of extinction and when you visit, you will help support this cause. Tours run for an hour and aim to inform guests of the project's work, the plight of these birds in the wild and what we can all do to help them.

Reviewed By CasaRioVista-Samara

After hearing about this project for many years during our past trips to Samara, we finally made a point to visit. The educational discussion was fantastic, with Abby sharing great information about the birds, their habitat, and the Recovery Network's successful efforts to slowly breed and re-populate the birds into the wild in Costa Rica. Then seeing the birds in flight and feeding...what a great experience. Highly recommend for adults of all ages, as well as kiddos able to sit and listen for a quick 10-minute presentation (with pictures). As an added bonus, we got to see a pair in the wild during our stay that same week, in the beach almond trees along Playa Carrillo. Highly recommend the tour...great value!

8. Sensoria Land of Senses

3 Km. Noroeste del Puente de Rio Azul 4, Rincon de La Vieja 51001 Costa Rica +506 8955 4971 [email protected] http://www.sensoria.cr
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5.0 based on 306 reviews

Sensoria Land of Senses

Sensoria is one of the best gateaway to a Rainforest in Rincon de la Vieja in Guanacaste. Sensoria is located, as the last farm that neighbors Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. The tour last from 3.5 to 4 hours, walking thru a prestine rainforest, and you can swimming in blue waterfalls and in three thermal pools. You can climb to our Observatory Tree Platform, where, if you conditions allow see the Volcano, the majestic rainforest and lake of Nicaragua. Your senses would be integrated to most beautiful places of Costa Rica's nature. Sensoria is sorounded by Rincon de la Vieja National Park, which was declare World Heritage. because has 3.9% of the wild life of the planet. In Sensoria we would show you with our Ipads, what animals croos Sensoria and the National park, we have eight trap cameras inside the forest. Sensoria has an investigation program with the help o the National Universiy of Costa Rica with its Program "Jaguar". In sensoria yous senses would enjoy the beauty of our jungles. We would provide you: welcome drink, a brief introduction to Costa Ricas's rainforest, walking sticks, water (bring bottle), fruits on the blue waterfalls, peronal guide, that would take care of you and your family, acces to the observatory platform and lunch. Only few groups are allowed per day. Only with prior reservation is admited. Call our reservation phone of ask your concierge to take you to ths fantastic place. Sensoria 'Land of Senses".

Reviewed By idgara56 - Port Dover, Canada

Booked at our resort through Jacamar tours. Pick up at resort early morning for an interesting drive to the attraction (what they call the Costa Rican massage on some bumpy roads for about half the trip). Our Jacamar driver Daniel and Sensoria guide John were both very informative and knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna and were very good at spotting wildlife that we would have missed. Blue waterfalls, wet pools and a thermal pool flowing down from Rincon de la Vieja so bring a swim suit. Would suggest being in reasonable shape for the 3 hour hike and a very good bug spray. Nice lunch at the end of the hike.

9. International Animal Rescue Costa Rica

Nosara 50206 Costa Rica +506 2682 5049 [email protected] https://www.iarcostarica.org/
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5.0 based on 158 reviews

International Animal Rescue Costa Rica

International Animal Rescue (IAR) Costa Rica, previously known as Refuge for Wildlife, was established 20 years ago to help protect the wildlife of Costa Rica. If you are curious about the local wildlife, an Educational Visit is the perfect way to find out more. Educational Visits are normally scheduled from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm and are limited to 8-10 people. As we are a working rescue center, visits are only possible if you make a reservation in advance (no tickets are issued at the gate). You must be in the country for at least 3 days before visiting us and not have any illness that could put our wildlife at risk (cold & flu). Due to mature subject matter, the minimum age to join us is 7 years of age and children must be accompanied by an adult. A $50 donation per person is required and must be paid at the time of booking to confirm your reservation. 100% of the proceeds go towards the care of the wildlife at our center.

Reviewed By nancybB1499BT - Ucluelet, Canada

While vacationing in Playa Guiones, our family decided to visit this local sanctuary. It was an education on the impact of development on the howler monkey population and what the sanctuary is doing to protect the species. It is a rescue organization as well as a hospital, rehabilitation and sanctuary for a host of indigineous animals. It was a heart wrenching as well as heartwarming experience. Highly recommend.

10. dondeJavitours

On the Main Road in Front Of Alamo, Playa Samara 50205 Costa Rica +506 8871 9155 https://www.facebook.com/dondejavitours/
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dondeJavitours

Reviewed By JohnY699 - Espanola, United States

We kayaked out to Chora Island and snorkeled in the Samara Bay reef with Jarvier "Jarvi" and it was the best adventure during our three weeks traveling in amazing Costa Rica. Jarvi is a really well rounded naturalist and gave us so much information about Playa Samara and Costa Rica in general. He really cares and loves Samara and is a really good representative of his native home. Don't miss this opportunity.

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