Top Things to do in La Virgen
Top 9 Things to do in La Virgen, Costa Rica
Discover the best top things to do in La Virgen, Costa Rica including Dave & Dave's Costa Rica Nature Park, Aguas Bravas Rafting Company, Tirimbina Biological Reserve, Costa Rica Best Chocolate, Sarapiqui Outdoor Center, Hacienda Pozo Azul, Tropical Duckies, Finca Corsicana Pineapple Farm, Snake garden.
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1. Dave & Dave's Costa Rica Nature Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 373 reviews
This BBC Wildlife Magazine and National Geographic published destination offers a 2 hour guided tour by the owners. $40 per person. Tour start times: 8am, 10am, 1pm, 3pm. Reservation required. Free Coffee.
Reviewed By Craig M - Charlestown, Rhode Island
We arrived and Dave was walking down the path to show us two pair of Scarlet Macaws that were in the front nut trees and it only got better from there. Saw 4 Poison Dart Frogs and at least 30 different bird types and a...MoreCraig it was great fun meeting you and the family. Thanks for taking the time to write this review and rank us as an excellent stop while in CR. Thanks so much for your support. Your friends Dave & Dave.
2. Aguas Bravas Rafting Company
Overall Ratings
5 based on 406 reviews
Since 1992, Aguas Bravas has been Costa Rica's Whitewater Professionals. We operate rafting and jungle safari tours in more rivers throughout the country than any other comapny, and are the only adventure company that can boast a perfect safety record! 100% Safe! You can choose your activities, making combos of activities in one or two days, with or without transport, as you want! You can also sleep in our new hostel Islas del Rio, at the same place. With us, you are not a number - but part of our family!Be sure to choose Aguas Bravas, the only company hat offers Full Adventure with a Taste of Culture!
Reviewed By RSV123 - London, United Kingdom
Felipe and Pablo were fantastic - we had a great time and the rapids were pretty rapid following lots of heavy rain, but felt totally safe throughout.Dear RSV123, Thank you so much for your comment, We appreciate your visit and your review, we hope to have your visit again. Best Regards,
3. Tirimbina Biological Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 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 ron d - Caloundra, Australia
We booked a night walk hoping to see a sloth in motion and maybe an armadillo. No luck. We saw a mouse, a lizard, several frogs and toads, lots of insects, a couple of leeches, some sleeping birds, and a tarantula. My favorite was the bullet ants. They are really big.
I don't blame the guide for not finding what we were after - she could only find what was there to see. But it was rather a disappointing way to spend nearly 3 hours.
4. Costa Rica Best Chocolate
Overall Ratings
5 based on 67 reviews
COSTA RICA BEST CHOCOLATE, (2 hours) takes you on a journey through time to discover the story behind the drink of the gods, how was it prepared by ancestor, how is it been modified through time, how is it prepared today, take your palate by the characteristic taste of chocolate and cocoa, then through the cacao plantation and learn from this plant that has impact a portion of the global economy through the history. DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITY. The chocolate tour is an educational and enjoyable activity, for all ages, this two hours will start in the 2 acres of cacao plantation, learn all about the cacao plant, flowers and pollination, and then to the Cacao Rancho in the middle of the RESERVA CURARE (Private protected forest), the Rancho has room for 50 sitting people, it is only 150 meters from the route 4 at Chilamate, starting to learn the history of cacao you will have the chance to see, taste, drink and feel all the stages of the chocolate process, expert naturalist guides and
Reviewed By mcw21j2016 - New Jersey, USA
The couple that runs this tour are amazing...friendly and fun with superior knowledge of the chocolate making process from tree to candy. They take you through the entire process...hands-on! It's a rural experience...no AC or paved walkways. They have so much knowledge about the CR people, culture, ecology (esp. birds), and a general environmental awareness. They exhibit a genuine passion for what they do and their message...with an emphasis on their own pura vida, bringing joy and happiness to their lives and uplifting the lives of their community. Well worth the trip.
5. Sarapiqui Outdoor Center
Overall Ratings
5 based on 158 reviews
WHITEWATER RAFTING & KAYAKING. Since 1990, Sarapiqui Outdoor Center has offered the best in Costa Rica whitewater rafting trips and kayaking clinics for adventurers of all abilities, from beginners to experts.Based out of our most convenient location in La Virgen de Sarapiqui,Sarapiquí Outdoor Center river trips and instructional clinics are only 90 minutes from La Fortuna,San Jose and Caribean .Enjoy the abundant wildlife of the numerous species of birds that live here, swim in a natural pools, hike our trails, use the community kitchen, private parking and hammock lounge. If you want some more adventure in your day, check out our rafting trips and kayaking clinics.Sarapiquí River is a Natural Monument of Costa Rica. The Best River for White water rafting in The country. Class : II & III – III & IV - IV & V.Go white whater Rafting with the us….
Reviewed By jennlittlethoughts - Birmingham, United Kingdom
We’d booked our white water rafting trip a few weeks before we arrived in Costa Rica and we were really looking forward to it. Unfortunately, we had misread our confirmation email and had thought we were being picked up from our hotel. We assumed that was it and we’d missed our trip however the hotel staff liaised with the team at Sarapiqui Outdoor Center and they were able to accommodate us on the 2pm instead.
It seemed like perhaps the 2pm trip wasn’t meant to be running as Luis - our amazing instructor - said he’d brought his friend to help us row (it was just us and them!) so we got the impression they were being really kind and running it because we missed our original time. We were overwhelmed by Luis’ friendliness and knowledge of the wildlife along the river. The trip was just the right length of time and we got the chance to jump off the raft and swim too. The scenery along the river was truly stunning.
When we returned to the outdoor centre after a 15 minute car journey at the end of the rafting, we were greeted with lovely fresh fruit and coconut water. Luis also showed us how to make juice from sugar cane.
Excellent afternoon - well worth it!
6. Hacienda Pozo Azul
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By liz033 - nashville
Wow. So glad we did not pass on this amazing opportunity. We absolutely loved our outing. 2 activities- canopy zip lining which was breathtaking (far better than the experience we had on the pacific side) and the whitewater rafting was truly picturesque. Our guide ,Hansel, was funny, energetic, and obviously loved his job and his country. Saw some great birds, had a blast on the rapids, and no one fell out of the boat.
Tips :wear bathing suits, closed toed shoes, and GoPro for rafting.
Comfortable (pants) for zip lining and use bugspray before.
Loved this day!!!!
Buffet after was fine
7. Tropical Duckies
Overall Ratings
5 based on 35 reviews
Inflatable kayak tours in La Virgen de Sarapiqui, Costa Rica. Private river trips, waterfall tours, safari's (flat water), class 1-3 tours, or whatever your heart desires, we can accommodate. Majestic river, amazing sight seeing, family oriented, and dedicated to proving a safe and unforgettable Costa Rica Experience.
Reviewed By Randall B - Chicago
We called the night before to schedule and they accommodated us. So right off the bat their customer service was amazing. Then the next morning it turned out it was just us because we'd called so late. So it was almost a personal white water...MoreThank you for taking the time to give us an excellent review. We really appreciate it. Safe travels and keep up the good paddling. Pura vida. Neil.
8. Finca Corsicana Pineapple Farm
Overall Ratings
4 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By carcalumo - Milwaukee
The place close to public since February 2015, but still are places selling it. The farm is there, but you can't take the tour. Don't waste your time, traveling there.
9. Snake garden
Overall Ratings
3 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By MelindaFriedman - Tel Aviv, Israel
Beautifully presented butterfly and frog pavilion which would be worth the visit by itself. In addition there is a well maintained, extensive reptile collection of animals rescued from the illegal pet trade which could not be released to nature, but instead find a comfortable space here.
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