Accommodation at the La Selva Biological Research Station comprises eight simple cabins with twin beds, private bathroom with hot water, fan and balcony.
Rooms are set away from the main facilities building and are wonderfully peaceful but very basic — there is no air-conditioning. Staying at the lodge gives you first-hand access to the 61 km of trails around the Biological Station.
Please note that in the evenings you will have to walk by torch light between your room and the central facilities.
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Photos of La Selva Biological Station
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La Selva Biological Station, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui
Tour ideas in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at La Selva Biological Station 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 favorite 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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![Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge (Formerly Centro Neotropico)]()
Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge
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Selva Verde 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 favorite 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 25 miles away
- Tortuguero & the Caribbean Coast 36 miles away
- San José & Central Valley 35 miles away
- San Ramón 40 miles away
- Turrialba 43 miles away
- Arenal Volcano 48 miles away
- Monteverde Cloud Forest 51 miles away
- Caño Negro 63 miles away
- San Gerardo de Dota 62 miles away
- Central Pacific Coast 69 miles away