Area Attractions

One of the largest and most biologically diverse national parks in Costa Rica, Braulio Carrillo protects more than 110,000 acres of virgin rainforest, cloud forest, and watershed and wildlife habitats. Hiking trails explore the forest floor and the Rainforest Aerial Tram offers a bird's eye view of the fertile canopy.

• Adult Rate:  $55.00
• Child Rate:  $27.50
• Transportation:  $70.00

This lush botanical garden near Puerto Viejo is filled with an incredible display of native and introduced tropical flowers, including 70 varieties of heliconia.

• Adult Rate:  $12.00
• Child Rate:  $6.00 from 5 to 12 Years
• Transportation:  $50.00

A living laboratory, adjacent to the Braulio Carrillo National Park, La Selva occupies over 3,500 acres of virgin rainforest. Twice daily guided hikes open the door to a rarely seen ecosystem where 1,000 types of trees, 420 bird species, and two-thirds of the nation's mammals thrive.

• Adult Rate:  $28.00
• Child Rate:  $20.00 from 5-12 years
• Transportation:  $30.00

The typical cone shaped volcano in Arenal is the centerpiece of the National Park. Explore second growth rainforest on lava-encrusted trails to witness the power of the volcano, the tenacity of nature, and magnificence of Arenal Lake.

• Adult & Child Rate:  $125.00

Located a short 40-minute drive north of San Jose, a beautiful cloud forest opens to the scenic lookout over Laguna Botos, the cerulean-colored lake perched in the crater of Poas Volcano. This easily accessible volcano offers safe and close vantages of volcanic activity surrounded by rainforest in various stages of regrowth.

• Adult & Child Rate:  $7.00
• Transportation: $90.00

Only the brave at heart dare enter the murky depths of Venado Caverns in an hour and a half long spelunking tour. Once submerged below the ocean's surface, the cave's chambers are made of calcium and lime deposits embedded with ancient marine fossils. During most of the year, a stream of runoff water creates an adventurous and wet trail from beginning to end.

• Adult & Child Rate:  $15.00
• Transportation:  $180.00

Hike nearly 230 feet down a steep mountain trail to the bottom of the falls and enjoy a riverside picnic or swim in the refreshing waters at the base of La Fortuna waterfall. For added excitement, enjoy the scenic countryside on horseback to the park entrance.

• Adult & Child Rate:   $125.00

Well off the beaten path, La Virgen de Socorro offers the best to bird and butterfly enthusiasts seeking tropical species of limited distribution. This relaxing hike is an easy way to enjoy the beautiful countryside while spotting riparian and mid-elevation species near Volcan Barva on the western edge of Braulio Carrillo National Park.

• Full Day with Private Guide & Transportation:  $170.00
  1-4 passengers from 6:00am - 5:00pm
  (Transfer $70.00 Guide $100.00)

*Please keep in mind that the private birding guide is $100 net for a ½ day or full day

Stunning waterfalls connected by well-groomed nature trails are the highlight of these beautiful gardens. Other attractions include a Butterfly Observatory and Hummingbird Gardens where 24 species of these diminutive avifauna can be seen.

• Adult Rate:  $25.00 (with lunch $37.00)
• Child (5-12 yrs) Rate:  $ 15.00 (with lunch $21.00)
• Transportation:  $75.00 round trip

Banana Plantation Visit

Groups of 1 to 15 people pay $100.00, after 15 additional people pay $7.00 per person

Braulio Carrillo National Park

No entrance fee

Chocolate Tour at Tirimbina Reserve

• Adult Rate: $15.00
• Child Rate:  $10.00 CH from 5 to 12 Years
• Transportation:  $15.00 

Duration 2 hours

Pineapple Tour

• $15.00 per person
• Transportation roundtrip $10.00

Tirimbina Rainforest Reserve (Sarapiqui Neotropical Center)

• $17.00 per person
• Transportation: $15.00

Duration 2 hours

Serpentarium

• Adult Rate:  $6.00
• Child Rate (from 4-12 years):  $4.00

Duration 1 hour