Health and Safety

Costa Rica Rainforest Information

We do no recommend any special precautions for visitors with respect to tropical diseases. Naturally, the rainforest environment requires caution, walking the trails to avoid any dangerous encounters with wildlife. For this reason, we always recommend walking with a naturalist guide.

Mosquito borne illnesses such as malaria have never been an issue for any guest or staff at Selva Verde. Dengue fever is rare and the best prevention is to apply insect repellent and avoid hours of peak mosquito activity. If you have any further questions regarding health or safety information, please do not hesitate to ask your reservations specialist and feel free to review the resources below.

• » Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
     CDC recommendations for medical preparation and current health alerts.
• » Travel Health Online
     Learn how to avoid or treat common travel maladies before you go.
• » US State Dept. Travel Warnings
     A current listing of US State Department travel warnings.