Hotel Selva Verde
Hotel Selva Verde, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Costa Rica
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 complementary guided bird watching 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 Hotel Selva Verde
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River Room at Selva Verde -
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Swimming pool at Selva Verde Lodge -
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Hotel Bar at Selva Verde
Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui itinerary suggestions
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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.
La Quinta Sarapiqui Country Inn
La Quinta is a rustic lodge set within beautiful and expansive grounds around 15 minutes from the town.
La Selva Biological Station
The simple facilities here more than make up for by the wonderful location for bird watching.
Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge
Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge is built in the style of a pre-Colombian village, designed and developed as an eco-model project using locally sourced sustainable technologies.
Sueno Azul
Sueño Azul Hotel and Spa has a pretty lake front rural location home to a variety of birdlife and the odd caiman.
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.
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.
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.
Pozo Azul Horse Riding
Many Costa Rican's will tell you that the horse is the ultimate "all terrain vehicle" and that the best, most comfortable way to experience the rain forest is on the back of a well trained horse!
Sarapiqui River Rafting
This trip takes in some of the best grade II and III rafting on the Sarapiqui river and offers a more gentle rafting experience than some of the other river trips in Costa Rica. Wildlife such as toucans, cormorants, kingfishers and howler monkeys can be spotted along the water's edge.