Top Things to do in Sarapiqui
The 5 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Sarapiqui, Province of Heredia
Discover the best top things to do in Sarapiqui, Costa Rica including Dave & Dave's Costa Rica Nature Park, Finca Sura, Tirimbina Biological Reserve, Frogs Heaven, Organic Paradise Tour.
Restaurants in Sarapiqui
1. Dave & Dave's Costa Rica Nature Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 541 reviews
This BBC Wildlife Magazine and National Geographic published destination offers a 2 hour guided tour by the owners. $40 per person.
Reviewed By E8642TXthomass
This was the most amazing experience of bird watching I have seen. It is set up with platforms at the top of a hill next to a valley so that you are at canopy height where the birds hang out. We saw many birds up close and then took a short hike on a trail in the valley where we saw frogs, lizards, and butterflies. Dave Jr. was our guide and was great explaining everything we saw. I would most highly recommend stopping at Dave and Dave's for a couple hours. It will be well worth it.
2. Finca Sura
3. Tirimbina Biological Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 333 reviews
Welcome to the Tirimbina Rainforest Center, where education, research and beauty combine to offer you an unforgettable experience with nature. Tirimbina is an educational, scientific and ecotourism destination, located between the forests and rivers of the northern region of Costa Rica. Tirimbina offers education programs for primary schools, high schools and university students, as well as facilities for study groups, volunteers and researchers, highlighting the biodiversity and conservation of the rainforest. Tirimbina’s abundant forest provides great ecotourism activities. Come and explore the trails, discover its flora and fauna, walk on the suspension bridges or discover the secrets of cacao during the popular Chocolate Tour. Visit us and learn about the rainforest.
Reviewed By susankL9511HF
The reserve is fantastic with lots of beautiful trails, the famous suspension bridge over the Siripiqui River and lots of animal sightings. We saw sloths, bullet ants, leaf cutter ants, lots of hummingbirds and other birds, lizards and iguanas. We heard monkeys and toucans as well. The chocolate lour they offer is really special. Lourdes did a great job of walking us through the world of chocolate from its history through to present day, and the process of turning cacao into chocolate. The groups are small and everyone is encouraged to taste each phase of the process. Educational, fun AND delicious! (Sidenote: just a few miles away is another really neat place: an leaf-cutter ant farm that is also really interesting for people of all ages.)
4. Frogs Heaven
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 324 reviews
Best place to spot Frogs, birds, sloths and learn about organic farming and local people! My family are always able to make you feel better than Home... Ask for Homestay and cooking lessons
Reviewed By eladnava - Miami, United States
Absolutely incredible, the owner was able to spot the blue jeans frog, the black and green poisonous frog, and the national frog of Costa Rica, the red eyed tree frog ???? Even saw a sloth, venomous snakes, and a toucan! Highly recommend!
5. Organic Paradise Tour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Organic farm tour where our experts guide you on an excellent rural adventure across the pineapple plantations on a specially designed tractor where you see and learn about the difference between conventional and organic agriculture. At the end of the tour, while surrounded by our paradise and listening traditional music, we invite you to drink a delicious organic pineapple juice, enjoy fresh slices of our organic pineapple and some other home made products.
Reviewed By beaubo
We were the first guests since the borders had opened up In Costa Rica for International tourists. The owner Rolando started the tour and was relived by the normal guide Michael. Rolando provided us a fascinating explanation of his experiment with using carbon (burying old wood underground for a few days and turning it into a grindable powder to sprinkle in the soil) as an organic strategy to better grow pineapples. Michael explained the challenges and benefits of organic pineapple farming operations. He wowed us with his amazing dexterity with his machete to transform a pineapple into an edible 'lollipop'. We met the amazing workers whose hard work and dedication make the farm work so efficiently. We need with fresh pineapple juice that tasted more like nectar and was absolutely delicious. Overall, we gained an appreciation for the organic process and why it justifies the pricing premium that is charged at grocery stores. An excellent behind the scenes perspective!
