Plan a separate mountain outing to the Barva Volcano sector of Braulio Carrillo National Park. Explore cool forest on an open route suited to your group. Confirm road access, admission and trail conditions before traveling.
Sarapiquí Birdwatching
Choose a guided birdwatching visit at La Selva or another local reserve. Bring binoculars and explore rainforest habitats with a naturalist who can identify birds and explain their place in the forest.
Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí
Use Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí as a base for guided river outings, rainforest walks at La Selva and cacao experiences in the surrounding area. This inland Heredia community offers wildlife, rural culture and tropical landscapes, distinct from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca on the Caribbean coast.
Turrialba
Turrialba offers a town base for exploring the greener eastern side of Cartago province. Start with everyday town life, then follow your curiosity toward rural landscapes, food traditions and the archaeological remains at Guayabo. The town and its surrounding outings each tell a different part of the story.
Orosi
Orosi brings a gentler rhythm to a family day in Cartago province. Around its historic church, village streets and green valley, there is space to notice the shape of a roof, a bird on a fence or clouds moving across the hills. Begin with the village before setting out farther.
Jacó Beach Patterns
Turn a shoreline walk into a quiet observation game. Notice tracks, wave marks and coastal plants without removing natural objects. Carry out your litter and leave space for wildlife and other beach visitors.
La Selva Biological Station
Discover rainforest research and biodiversity near Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí through an arranged visitor experience.
Tirimbina Biological Reserve
Explore rainforest learning near La Virgen de Sarapiquí. Reserve activities directly with the organization.