Selva Verde Lodge and Rainforest Reserve is nestled in the rainforest just outside Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, and is a good base for exploring the surrounding forests and national parks.
The 40 river lodge rooms are simply but comfortably furnished and have an elevated position to give lovely views to the rainforest and river — all have a spacious balcony or patio with hammocks, ceiling fans and mosquito screens. There are also five more secluded rainforest bungalows, recently refurbished, with air conditioning and a walk away from the main lodge.
The lodge complex links to a private pristine rainforest reserve by bridge over the Sarapiqui River, with complimentary guided birdwatching tours available daily (other tours are also available to book locally). There is also a new swimming pool, restaurant (meals are often buffet style) and bar with a large terrace overlooking the forest.
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Photos of Selva Verde Lodge
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Suspension Bridge at Selva Verde -
![Swimming pool at Selva Verde Lodge]()
Swimming pool at Selva Verde Lodge -
![River Room at Selva Verde]()
River Room at Selva Verde -
![Hanging bridge at Selva Verde Lodge, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui]()
Hanging bridge at Selva Verde Lodge, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui -
![Hotel Bar at Selva Verde]()
Hotel Bar at Selva Verde
Tour ideas in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Selva Verde Lodge as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.
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![Pool, La Quinta Sarapiqui Country Inn, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui]()
La Quinta Sarapiqui Country Inn
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![La Selva Biological Station]()
La Selva Biological Station
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![Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge (Formerly Centro Neotropico)]()
Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge
Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.
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Cacao Plantation Tour ![Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Costa Rica]()
Cacao Plantation Tour
Cacao Plantation Tour
Visit a working cacao plantation and enjoy a guided tour, learning about the whole process of turning Costa Rican cacao beans into one of mankind's favourite foods — chocolate.
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La Selva Biological Station Birding Tour ![La Selva Biological Station, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui]()
La Selva Biological Station Birding Tour
La Selva Biological Station Birding Tour
The diversity of species here is spectacular, including more than 1,850 species of plants, 350 species of trees, 448 species of birds, and approximately 500 species of ants.
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Pozo Azul Horse Riding ![Horse-riding, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui]()
Pozo Azul Horse Riding
Pozo Azul Horse Riding
Many Costa Ricans will tell you that the horse is the ultimate "all terrain vehicle" and that the best, most comfortable way to experience the rainforest is on the back of a well-trained horse!
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Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui and nearby places
- El Silencio Lodge 23 miles away
- Tortuguero & the Caribbean Coast 40 miles away
- San José & Central Valley 36 miles away
- San Ramón 38 miles away
- Turrialba 47 miles away
- Arenal Volcano 44 miles away
- Monteverde Cloud Forest 48 miles away
- Caño Negro 59 miles away
- San Gerardo de Dota 64 miles away
- Central Pacific Coast 69 miles away