Top 9 Nature & Parks in Sarapiqui, Province of Heredia

August 6, 2021 Harland Bartelt

Discover the best top things to do in Sarapiqui, Costa Rica including Centro Turistico Santuario de Mariposas, Dave & Dave's Costa Rica Nature Park, MiniZoo y Jardin Yori, Cinco Ceibas Rainforest Reserve and Adventure Park, Pierella Ecological Garden, Tirimbina Biological Reserve, Frogs Heaven, Snake Garden, Centro Campestre Finca Los Laureles.
Restaurants in Sarapiqui

1. Centro Turistico Santuario de Mariposas

Al Este 6 km, 000 Costa Rica +506 8720 1074 [email protected] http://mariposamonarca.semarnat.gob.mx/santuarios.html
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Only 11 km from La Virgen a 65 acres bio paradise with rivers pools and virgin forest, private trails and a incredible biodiversity.We offer a butterfly farm, rustic cabin for up to 4 persons, camping area an restaurant. We offer a tour of 6 km visiting 2 water falls. With your visit you help protect the forest and support the local community.

2. Dave & Dave's Costa Rica Nature Park

Route 126 200 Meters North Of The Cemetery, La Virgen 123321 Costa Rica +506 2761 0801 [email protected] http://sarapiquieco-observatory.com/tour__rates
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5.0 based on 541 reviews

Dave & Dave's Costa Rica Nature Park

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.

3. MiniZoo y Jardin Yori

Ticari, Horquetas Costa Rica +506 8710 1653 [email protected] http://www.minizooyjardinyori.com
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MiniZoo y Jardin Yori

4. Cinco Ceibas Rainforest Reserve and Adventure Park

Calle Cinco Ceibas Pangola, 511017 Costa Rica +506 2476 0606 [email protected] http://www.cincoceibas.com/
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Cinco Ceibas Rainforest Reserve and Adventure Park

Cinco Ceibas Rainforest Reserve & Adventure Park is the newest adventure tour in Costa Rica; it covers 1,100 hectares of private reserve of which over 600 hectares protected primary forest along the Costa Rica Bird Route. Located in Pangola, Sarapiqui, Heredia it can be reached from San Jose, La Fortuna or Sarapiqui. It offers visitors four outstanding guided tours: The Boardwalk is a raised wooden trail through the primary forest. Visitors on this tour may be led by an expert naturalist guide or travel alone with a comprehensive self guide book. This is the only elevated boardwalk in Costa Rica! Handicap accessible, with a distance of 1.3 km through the primary forest it is secure and safe above the forest floor. Cinco Ceibas has some of the largest trees in the country, these magnificent trees may be 300 to 500 years old, one species the giant ceiba tree, are considered sacred by the indigenous cultures, Costa Rican almond trees, ceibas, and many other species shelter, green macaws, toucans, and hundreds of endangered species live here. We offer guided kayak tours down the tranquil Rio Cuarto River. We have either single or double kayaks. This tour is accessible for families, including children 7 years and older accompanied with an adult using a double kayak. We use the natural flow of the river, to admire the beautiful nature flora and fauna of Rio Cuarto. We have modern amenities including full showers and lockers for the convenience of the visitor. The third is a unique tour, the Ox Cart Tour! "Flaco and Gordo" two beautiful and sturdy oxen pull a wagon to transport visitors on an educational tour where they will learn about the typical oxen cart a national symbol of Costa Rica, declared by Unesco as with both Tradition Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. On this trip you may plant a tree in the nursery, admiring tropical flowers and receive a short history of the local area and flora. The fourth tour is the Guided Horse Back Ride through protected rainforest and secondary reforestation to admiring the flora and fauna of this region. We have a coral to practice so visitors get familiar with the horse, supported by an expert guide, we will leave the stables that offer beautiful views of the lake, forest and the mountains beyond. Cinco Ceibas Reserve & Rainforest Adventure Park includes the Cinco Fusion Cafe Restaurant that overlooks Rio Cuarto. Costa Rican Cafe and Juice bar offers local ingredients, vegetarian option and always fresh organic juices. The BouTeak has an exclusive collection designed for Cinco Ceibas with gifts and clothing made by Costa Rican artists and indigenous artisans. As part of the adventure, hand painted colorful transport visitors to the different tours.

5. Pierella Ecological Garden

Cuatro Esquinas, Horquetas 41003 Costa Rica +506 8309 0190 [email protected] http://www.pierella.com/
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Pierella Ecological Garden

It started about 10 years ago as a butterfly farming project for export. Over time it was transforming into an area that offers a diversity of environments allowing for a wide range of niches where there are many species, ceasing to be a simple butterfly to become a true Ecological Garden. Apart from a butterfly and frog garden, we offer bird watching tours, wildlife spotting, and a camping site.

Reviewed By 184chetg - Idaho, United States

From a 20x20 M plot of bare land in 1995 to the lush rainforest it is today, William and Krystal have grown a thriving butterfly operation and the tour they gave us was totally eye opening. How could the vegetation grow this lush in such a short time, with such an abundance of varieties of both flora and the beautiful butterflies?! It’s beautiful. It is obvious this is more than a business to them as their passion for this forest and its residents suffuses all their stories and the excitement they express in their explanations. They are reclaiming the rainforest. Beyond learning the lifecycle of butterflies and seeing so many varieties in their stages of development, William showed us a sloth, and found for us the rare white bats (tiny little white bundles nesting on the underside of a heliconia leaf). Then Krystal took over and pointed out colorful frogs and birds she located by their calls. As if the personal tour wasn’t enough, Krystal showed us how chocolate is made, using cacao pods from the trees growing on their land, then fed us a delicious (and bountiful) typical casado lunch.

6. Tirimbina Biological Reserve

Route 126, La Virgen 41002 Costa Rica +506 2761 0055 [email protected] http://www.tirimbina.org/
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Tirimbina Biological Reserve

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.)

7. Frogs Heaven

Horquetas Costa Rica +506 8891 8589 [email protected] http://www.frogsheaven.org
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Frogs Heaven

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!

8. Snake Garden

Metros Norte Del Cementerio 200, La Virgen Costa Rica +506 2761 1059 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Snake-Garden-159090190827695/
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Snake Garden

9. Centro Campestre Finca Los Laureles

El Bambu Horquetas de Sarapiqui, 41003 Costa Rica +506 2764 7347 [email protected] http://www.fincaloslaureles.com
Centro Campestre Finca Los Laureles

"Centro Campestre Finca Los Laureles" offers a private retreat to enjoy a beautiful, natural and quiet ambient in the heart of the tropical climate of Costa Rica. To take full advantage of the activities available at Los Laureles and in the area, visitors may choose to spend a single day or check-in for a few nights.

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