Over 600 hectares of tropical rainforest make up Tirimbina Rainforest Center; in 2001 they declared it a wildlife refuge. Tirimbina Lodge has a wonderful jungle atmosphere that puts you right in the heart of nature. During your stay, you will be able to a variety of wildlife, especially birds, and have the opportunity to explore Costa Rica’s beautiful nature. After your visit, you will feel relaxed and have an all-over tranquility from nature. Tirimbina Lodge is located right next to the Sarapiqui River and offers various accommodations. The lodge has deluxe rooms, standard rooms, and student quarters where groups can stay. The rooms are simple but very comfortable and have incredible views of the tropical gardens and lush rainforest trees. The rooms also come with Wi-Fi, AC, and a private bath with hot water.
Tirimbina Lodge offers guest over 9 kilometers of trails that wind through the refuge, giving you the chance to see and explore the beauty of Sarapiqui. There is even a trail that is handicap accessible. While on the trails you can see a variety of plants and wildlife and different habitats. There are old cacao plantations, secondary forests, wetlands, rivers, and primary forest. Wildlife that you might see includes birds, sloths, and many reptiles and amphibians, like frogs. On the trails, there are also two bridges. The first one is 262 meters long with an average height of 22 meters. This bridge crosses over the Sarapiqui River and goes on an island. The Sarapiqui River forms this Island, and on it, there are more trails for you to explore. The other bridge is a canopy bridge that is 10 meters long and an average height of 35 meters.
Tirimbina Lodge in Costa Rica is dedicated and committed to conservation and sustainability. They strive for responsible tourism that will preserve the environment with a minimal impact. Their eco-tourism tours include a bat program, frog tour, chocolate tour, and bird tour. The sustainable practices that are in place at Tirimbina Lodge. For example, a compost system, solar panels to heat water, recycling materials, utilizing sunlight to dry laundry, and using biodegradable cleaning products. They also seek to encourage environmental and cultural knowledge with respect. Tirimbina Lodge also’s involved in practices that economically benefit the local community. They are also highly involved in programs that create and increase awareness of the environment. There is no better place to get in touch with nature than here!
Get your adrenaline pumping on this 7.5 mile (12 kilometer) long ride with over 40 rapids on Sarapiqui River! Receive a safety briefing and fully enjoy the experience, their photographer will make sure to take some epic shots! The scenic views of the stunning nature surrounding you will make your class III and IV rafting even more special!
What’s Included: Transportation, guide, photographer, snack and meal
Recommended Ages: 10 – 65 years
Tour Duration (approximately): 8 hours
What to bring: Sunscreen, towel, swimsuit, clothes to get wet in, change of clothes, secure shoes.
If you’re looking for an incredible day trip from San Jose on your next Costa Rica vacation, choose La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Surrounded by lush flora and fauna, beautiful hiking trails and a coffee plantation, La Paz is an eco-tourist attraction that is privately owned and the perfect place for family tour in the central highlands of Costa Rica. Only an hour away from San Jose and the Juan Santamaria International Airport, it is rich in biodiversity due to its high altitude of 4000 to 5000 feet. La Paz is made up of both rain and cloud forest. One of the most popular attractions is the largest butterfly garden in the world. You will also see an animal sanctuary, a hummingbird garden, a gorgeous bromeliads garden, an orchid garden, a frog pond, a serpentaria, and five extraordinary waterfalls! Visit La Paz for one of the most memorable Tours of Costa Rica and one of the most popular in the Central Valley.
La Paz is open from 8-5 all year and reservations are not necessary. Guided tours are available, but it’s also possible to walk through the park on your own. It takes about 2 hours to walk through the whole park so it’s best to arrive before 3pm. The Peace Lodge is located on the property and only twenty minutes from the Poas Volcano, one of Costa Rica’s active volcanoes. Guests who stay at the Peace Lodge stay in the middle of Costa Rica’s mystical rain and cloud forests and enjoy the colorful tropical birds flying right outside their rooms. You might even be visited by a buzzing hummingbird!
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