What's New at Selva Verde

New Bridge Completed!

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:13:00 GMT

We are very happy to report that we have our new bridge completed that connect the lodge grounds to the primary forest. Engineers, architects and a construction crew built our brand new bridge in only 3 and half months. As you can imagine, that bridge plays a huge role for us and for our guests as it connects the Lodge to our amazing primary tropical forest.

On January 8th 2009 an earthquake that registered 6.2 on the Richter scale shook Costa Rica. Fortunately the earthquake did not do damage to our forest, lodge or town, but it did affect the sustaining pillars of our cable suspended bridge leading to our primary forest. Although we worked hard to strengthen the pillars, a few miles upstream a huge tree made a natural dam that grew daily. A few weeks after the quake, heavy rains caused the natural dam to break causing a huge wave bearing rocks, trees and anything that was on its way. With our weakened pillars this mountain of debris brought the bridge down.

Nature Photographer Bruno De Faveri at Selva Verde Lodge

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:29:00 GMT

It was such a pleasure to meet nature photographer Bruno De Faveri at Selva Verde Lodge. Bruno is a renowned nature photographer from Italy that visited Selva Verde to take pictures and plan his upcoming photo workshop planned in 2010. It was so remarkable to meet someone from the same small region in Piedmont, Italy that my mother, Selva Verde Lodge founder Giovanna Holbrook, is from. He kindly offered to share some of his photos that are hot off the press with the Selva Verde Lodge online community. Enjoy the eye candy! All of it from the Selva Verde Lodge grounds!

Costa Rican Bird Route

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:14:00 GMT

We are proud to be a site on the Costa Rican Bird Route. The Birding Trail travels through the northern Sarapiqui/San Carlos region of Costa Rica. The trail consists of 13 reserves with 12 offical Costa Rican Bird Route Sites, Selva Verde being one of them.

The Costa Rican Bird Route (CRBR) is a project being implemented by the Rainforest Biodiversity Group, Inc (RBG) with funding from the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Neotropical Migratory Bird Act (NMBCA). This project is being implemented to improve bird tourism and promote the conservation of bird habitat and the biological diversity within the San Juan - La Selva Biological Corridor (CBSS) in Costa Rica. Click here for a listing of Species found on this unique route.

Almendro Tree

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:13:00 GMT

At one time, Almond trees were quite common in Costa Rica, but illegal logging has cut the numbers down severely. This poses a formidable threat to the green macaw, which uses the wild almond tree for nesting and mating.

Though their occurrence is irregular, we are gaining a reputation for its frequent sightings of the endangered Great Green Macaw [Ara ambiguous], and are currently collaborating with international efforts to save this charismatic species. This macaw's diet consists of the fruits of rainforest giants such as the Almendro tree [ Dipteryx panamensis] - and one of the largest specimen in Costa Rica is found on our Reserve.

Complimentary Birding Walks

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 10:11:00 GMT

Now our guests can join our resident, naturalist guide for an investigation of the prolific avifauna of more than 300 species found in the Sarapiqui region in both the morning and afternoon. Our guide helps you to identify native and migratory birds by sight and song. Don't miss this opportunity to add new species to your birding list! Free walks begin at 6am & 4pm

Selva Verde

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:58:00 GMT

Selva Verde Lodge is a haven for nature enthusiasts, hikers, birders and general travelers. Committed to conservation and preservation, Selva Verde carries and supports the Certification for Sustainable Tourism

We invite you to come and experience the rainforest in our Lodge and Rainforest Reserve, nestled in the North-Central Lowlands of Costa Rica. Enjoy the activities, relax in the rainforest, or bring your family. Interested in finding out what our past guests are saying about Selva Verde? Click here.