Welcome to our "In The News" section. Check back often for the latest news from around the world on Selva Verde Lodge and Rainforest Reserve.
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Birding Adventures TV
March 11, 2010
On March 18th, watch as Birding Adventure TV features Selva Verde Lodge and the Sarapiquí region in search of the highly endangered Great Green Macaw and in the process captures almost unheard of footage of an active Sunbittern nest with two baby chicks. Click here for details when it will be aired in your area. [more] |
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Costa Rica: The Wild Coast
May 2009
During a hotel's welcome spiel, I usually zone out after they've covered meal
times and bar hours. At Costa Rica's Tortuga Lodge, however, the briefing
keeps my attention the entire time...... [more] |
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Eco-Travel in Costa Rica
May 2009
My friend, Sharon and I arrived on the tarmac in San Jose, Costa Rica on a
balmy fall day late in the afternoon. We didn't quite know what to expect, but
we soon learned that we were in for the treat of a lifetime! .... [more] |
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In Costa Rica you'll have just enough comfort - but no end of creatures
May 2009
Who knew the green movement could actually save you some green? Those
who travel to Costa Rica, yearning to get back in touch with nature and revel
in everything sustainable, have great deals awaiting them.. .... [more] |
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On a Wing and an Air Fare
March 2009
I fell in love in Costa Rica, a whirlwind romance.
But it’s not what you think. What swept me off my
feet was birding. Yes, birding.. .... [more] |
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Costa Rica continues to protect its ecological beauty
March 2009
I got my first glimpse of ecology-minded Costa Rica as my plane descended
toward San Jose International Airport. .... [more] |
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Back to nature in Costa Rica
Feb 2009
You smell them before you see them, or at least our guide did. "Oh, wow," exclaimed Erick, a
young Costa Rican, motioning us to be quiet. As we crouched in a thicket, deep within a
rainforest, he pointed toward the riverbed. "Peccaries." .... [more] |
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Costa Rica: A birder’s dream
April 2009
Visions of cloud forests with limited visibility, rain forests with dripping trees, snakes, slippery trails, mosquitoes, and spectacular birds.
Take all the birds in North America and place them in a country the size of West Virginia, and you have some idea of the density of the
birdlife in Costa Rica .... [more] |
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Southern comfort
Jan 2009
As the tropical rainstorm
hammers down on the
roof of the beachside yoga
platform, my quips fall on
deaf ears..... [more] |
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Costa Rica Eco-Paradise
Jan 2009
While integrating more and more “green” practices into my daily life, I discovered that a tiny country linking the two Americas is
leading the way in their commitment to healing the planet. ..... [more] |
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A Chocolate Adventure In Costa Rica
January 2009
During a recent stay at the Selva Verde Lodge in the Sarapiqui area of northern Costa Rica (less than a two-hour drive from both San José and Volcán Arenal), my daughter and I signed up for a
Chocolate Tour with Tirimbina Rainforest Center. How can I go wrong, I figured, traversing
some nicely planted fields and tasting chocolate? .... [more] |
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Travelers test new Costa Rican bird route
January 2009
I've just plopped my luggage down at the lodge in the Costa Rican rain forest when the first yell of"macaws" goes out. Like a bird-watching rube, I watch as others scurry from their rooms,
binoculars at the ready .... [more] |
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Welcome To The Jungle Page 2
January 2009
The Lodge is on 165 waterfront acres, but is surrounded by thousands of acres of the pristine national rainforest preserve. The lodge buildings .... [more] |
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Welcome to The Jungle
January 2009
The eyes of the Caiman bounced back the beam of my flashlight and glittered like two rubies in the black night .... [more] |
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Birds In Paradise-Species Rare and Common Flock Together on New Costa Rican Trail
December 2008
I've just plopped my luggage
down at the lodge in the Costa
Rican rain forest when the first
yell of "macaws" goes out.
Like a bird-watching rube, I
watch as others scurry from
their rooms,. ....[more] |
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Suburban Women-Eco-Tourism: A Learning Adventure in Costa Rica
December 2008
How can I describe the lush rainforest in
the northern plains of Costa Rica? Think
Rain Forest Cafe. Only massive. And real.
Costa Rica means 'coast of riches' and it's
easy to see why the Spaniards give this
flowering jungle such an appropriate
name....[more] |
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Santa Fe-Finding the birds in paradise
November 2008
I've just plopped my luggage down at the lodge in the Costa Rican rain forest when
the first yell of "macaws" goes out. Like a bird-watching rube, I watch as others
scurry from their rooms, binoculars at the ready. By the time I stir, the
endangered great green macaws have disappeared
behind the towering tree line. ....[more] |
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Aviary Life Magazine-A pathway for avian survival
October 2008
Staring up into the rainforest canopy,
it's almost like looking into a living
Impressionist painting, your eyes
dazzled by the flash of colours, your ears
picking up the extroverted squawks and
screeches of green and blue coloured Macaws,
orange and green Motmots, and multi-hued
Toucans....[more] |
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Valley Living- We climbed through the canopy
October 2008
As the flying metal tube holding us
zoomed south to Central
America, I giddily imagined
what awaited us in the land
of Pura Vida!
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The Seniors Choice - New Flight Plan a Pathway for Avian Survival
July 2008
Staring up into the rainforest canopy, it’s almost like looking into a living Impressionist painting, your eyes dazzled
by the flash of colors, your ears picking up the extroverted squawks and screeches of green and blue colored Macaws,
orange and green Motmots, and multi-hued Toucans....[more] |
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The Hartford Courant - Looking For Rain Forests
July 2008
There's no need to cross an ocean to explore rain forests, those lush, humid ecosystems characterized by massive trees, a boggling array of plant and animal life, and annual rainfalls of 100 inches or more...[more] |
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Buffalo News - Visit a rain forest in Costa Rica
July 06 2008
There's no need to cross an ocean to explore rain forests, those lush, humid ecosystems characterized by massive trees, a boggling array of plant and animal life, and annual rainfalls of 100 inches or more...[more] |
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Travel Q and A
June 2008
Q: My grandson, who turn 12, wants to visit a rainforest. He's not keen on flying over "big
oceans." Any suggestions? .... [more] |
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Costa Rican Rainforest - It's For The Birds
June 2008
Staring up into the rainforest
canopy, it’s almost like looking
into a living Impressionist painting.
Your eyes are dazzled by the flash
of colors .... [more] |
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Langley Times - Costa Rica Bird Route is a first in North America
June 2008
Staring up into the rainforest canopy, it’s almost like looking into a living Impressionist painting, your eyes dazzled by the flash of colors, your ears picking up the extroverted squawks and
screeches of green and blue colored Macaws, orange and green Motmots, and multi-hued Toucans...[more] |
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World News - New Flight Plan a Pathway for Avian Survival
June 2008
Staring up into the rainforest canopy, it’s almost like looking into a living Impressionist painting, your eyes dazzled by the flash of colors, your ears picking up the extroverted squawks and
screeches of green and blue colored Macaws, orange and green Motmots, and multi-hued Toucans...[more] |
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Daytona Beach Sunday News Journal - Rain Forest Beckons to Preteen
June 2008
There's no need to cross an ocean to explore rain forests, those lush, humid ecosystems characterized by massive trees, a boggling array of plant and animal life, and annual rainfalls of 100 inches or more...[more] |
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The Post Standard - Costa Rica Ideal For Rain Forests
June 2008
There's no need to cross an ocean to explore rain forests, those lush, humid ecosystems characterized by massive trees, a boggling array of plant and animal life, and annual rainfalls of 100 inches or more...[more] |
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The Charlotte Observer - Central America's Rain Forests
June 2008
There's no need to cross an ocean to explore rain forests, those lush, humid ecosystems characterized by massive trees, a boggling array of plant and animal life, and annual rainfalls of 100 inches or more...[more] |
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Pique Magazine (Wistler, BC) - Travel: New flight plan a pathway for avian survival
June 2008
Staring up into the rainforest canopy, it’s almost like looking into a living Impressionist painting, your eyes dazzled by the flash of colors, your ears picking up the extroverted squawks and
screeches of green and blue colored Macaws, orange and green Motmots, and multi-hued Toucans... [more] |
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Washington Post - Want rain forests? First stop: Central America
June 2008
Costa Rica is the obvious place for a starter trip...One resort option: The Selva Verde lodge in the North Central lowlands set in 500 acres of rain forest with hiking and hands on learning programs... [more] |
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Washington Post - Want rain forests? First stop: Central America
June 2008
Costa Rica is the obvious place for a starter trip...One resort option: The Selva Verde lodge in the North Central lowlands set in 500 acres of rain forest with hiking and hands on learning programs... [more] |
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Lodi News -The Call Of The Rainforest
June 2008
There's no need to cross an ocean to explore rain forests, those lush, humid ecosystems characterized by massive trees, a boggling array of plant and animal life, and annual rainfalls of 100 inches or more...[more] |
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San Francisco Chronicle: SF Gate - Want rain forests? First stop: Central America
June 2008
Costa Rica is the obvious place for a starter trip...One resort option: The Selva Verde lodge in the North Central lowlands set in 500 acres of rain forest with hiking and hands on learning programs... [more] |
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San Francisco Chronicle - Central America has pleny of spots for rain forest lovers
June 2008
Costa Rica is the obvious place for a starter trip...One resort option: The Selva Verde lodge in the North Central lowlands set in 500 acres of rain forest with hiking and hands on learning programs... [more] |
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Travel Video - New Flight Plan a Pathway for Avian Survival
June 2008
Staring up into the rainforest canopy, it’s almost like looking into a living Impressionist painting, your eyes dazzled by the flash of colors, your ears picking up the extroverted squawks and
screeches of green and blue colored Macaws, orange and green Motmots, and multi-hued Toucans... [more] |
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The Washington Post - The Call of the Rain Forest
June 2008
There's no need to cross an ocean to explore rain forests, those lush, humid ecosystems characterized by massive trees, a boggling array of plant and animal life, and annual rainfalls of 100 inches or more... [more] |
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Travel World News - New Flight Plan a Pathway For Avian Survival
April 2006
Staring up into the rainforest canopy, it's almost like looking into a living Impressionist painting, your eyes dazzled by the flash of colors, your ears picking up the extroverted squawks and
screeches of green and blue colored Macaws, orange and green Motmots, and multi-hued Toucans... [more] |