Selva Verde at Night

Costa Rica Rainforest Lodge

Nightlife at Selva Verde Lodge

After a full day of adventure and exploration, we invite you to meet friends and family on our riverside terrace. Surrounded by the sounds of the rainforest and the song of the river, you can relax and reflect, enjoy local music and dance, or venture out into the night to learn more about the nocturnal world of the rainforest.

Selva Verde Activities

Click on any of the activities below to learn more

Nature at Night

• » Night Hike with Selva Verde Naturalists

  Night Hikes

  

  Join Selva Verde’s naturalist guides for an exciting exploration of the rainforest at night! Bring your flashlight and search the grounds and surrounding trails for nocturnal wildlife – including tree frogs, leaf mimicking insects, and nocturnal mammals including kinkajous and bats!
  
  Time: 7:30 PM
  Duration: 1 hour
  Cost: Complimentary

• » Natural History Talks

  Natural History Talks

  

  Join our resident naturalists and special guest experts for evening lectures and discussions on Costa Rica’s wildlife, biodiversity, and conservation initiatives. Talks vary from week to week and are available only during high season.

  Time: 7:30 PM on select evenings during high season
  Duration: 1 hour
  Cost: complimentary

• » Medicinal Plants of the Sarapiqui

  Medicinal Plant Lecture

  Rainforest are truly nature’s pharmacy and many of our modern medicines have origins deep within the rainforest. Join our naturalists for an informative discussion on rainforest plants and their traditional medicinal use in Costa Rica.

  Time: 7:30 PM select evenings during high season
  Duration: 1 hour
  Cost: Complimentary

• » Almendro Tree video presentation

  Almendro Tree Video

  The Selva Verde Reserve is home to an ancient almendro tree - nearly 600 years old! Almendro trees are increasingly endangered and are a vital food and nesting resource for the Great Green Macaw. Join our naturalists for an informative video on the amazing partnership between this rare tree and endangered bird.

  Time: 7:30 PM on select evenings during high season
  Duration: 1 hours
  Cost: Complimentary

Culture and Community at Night

• » Marimba Music

  Marimba Music

  Join other lodge guests on Selva Verde’s riverside veranda for an evening of marimba music. An ideal way to end an exciting day of rainforest discovery and meet other world travelers.

  Time: Select evenings during high season only
  Cost: Complimentary

• » Costa Rican Cooking Classes

  Cooking Class with Local Community Members

  

  Want to learn how to make a Costa Rican meal? This class will offer you the opportunity to learn how to make traditional Costa Rican dishes. The classes are led by a local community member, and everyone participates in the cooking process. You will learn about the history, botanical names, and cultivation of each fresh ingredient. The menu consists of guacamole (a dip made with avocados), batidos (milkshakes), empanadas (turnovers), tortillas (flat bread), or patacones (fried green plantains). Enjoy trying all of your culinary creations at the end of the class!!

  Time: Afternoons or evenings
  Duration: 2 hours
  Cost: $13 per person
  10 participant minimum.

• » Dance Classes

  Latin Dance Class

  

  Ever wanted to learn Latin dancing? Then this is the class for you! You will learn 3 styles: Merengue, Salsa, and Cumbia. Local dancers will first demonstrate and then lead the group step by step. You will also practice with a partner and everyone will also take turns dancing in a circle, showing off their new dance moves. This activity is great fun, perfect for group’s kick off or tour ending, but also for families and friends
  
  Time: Evenings
  Duration: 1 hour
  Cost: $13 per person (10 person minimum)

How To Plan Your Activities

It is always best to make advance reservations for all of our activities!

Green Season (May 1 - 31st, Aug 1 - Dec 14th)
Most activities may be booked at Selva Verde reception with 24 hours notice.

High Season (Dec 15 - Apr 30, Jun 1 - Jul 31)
Please make advanced reservations during the high season by contacting us before your visit.

Groups
Traveling with 5 or more people? Please make advance reservations by contacting us.

Special Note: Tips & discretionary gratuities for guides are not included in activity costs.
Boxed Lunches: Please make arrangements with reception at least 24 hours in advance.