Nature Activities & Parks in Costa Rica
The MAP and LISTING below show all Nature Places and Parks we have listed.
Costa Rica has the highest Biodiversity on the planet. For instance, over 930 birds species have been seen in this tiny country that covers only 0.22% of the worlds landmass!
In total 181 Places of all categories have been published.
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81 Places in total (many more to come).
Alphabetical Listing for Nature Activities & Parks
81 places in total (many more to come).
Alberto Manuel Brenes Biological Reserve
Alternate Name: Reserva Biológica Alberto Manuel BrenesAddress: Alberto Manuel Brenes Biological Reserve, 702, Alajuela Province, Angeles Sur, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Nature Reserves, Parks
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Frogs, Mammals, Reptiles (Snakes & Lizards)
Web Site: https://www.sinac.go.cr/EN-US/ac/accvc/ambbr/Pages/default.aspx
![Refugio de Aves Dr. Alexander Skutch, “Los Cusingos", Pamela Lankester Orchid garden, San Isidro de El General, San José, Costa Rica [2015]<br>GPS Coord. Lat: 9.339409N, Long: 83.628680W; Copyright © Kristian Adolfsson: www.kristianadolfsson.com](https://natureincostarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Refugio-de-Aves-Alexander-Skutch-Los-Cusingos-San-Isidro-San-Jose-Costa-Rica-2015-01-340x189.jpg "Refugio de Aves Dr. Alexander Skutch, “Los Cusingos\", Pamela Lankester Orchid garden, San Isidro de El General, San José, Costa Rica [2015]")
Alexander Skutch Bird Refuge – Los Cusingos
This reserve also contains the Pamela Lankester Orchid garden.
Almost 430 Bird Species have been seen in this Bird Sanctuary.
Alternate Name: Refugio de Aves Dr. Alexander SkutchAddress: Refugio de Aves Dr. Alexander Skutch “Los Cusingos", San José Province, Pérez Zeledón, Costa RicaProvince: San José Province
Place Categories: Botanical Gardens, Nature Reserves, Parks
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Butterfly Watching / Garden, Frogs, Reptiles (Snakes & Lizards)
Web Site: https://loscusingos.com/en/
Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary
Address: Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, Calle San Martin Norte, Puntarenas Province, Dominical, Costa RicaProvince: Puntarenas Province, Southern Puntarenas Province
Place Categories: Animal Rescues, Nature
Activities & Services: Animal Rescue, Volunteer Work
Web Site: https://alturaswildlifesanctuary.org/
Apami Wildlife Rescue Center
Address: Apami Wildlife Rescue Center by Monkey Park Foundation, Ruta Nacional Secundaria 155, Guanacaste Province, Santa Cruz, Costa Rica
Province: Guanacaste Province
Place Categories: Animal Rescues, Nature
Activities & Services: Animal Rescue
Web Site: https://apamiwildlife.org/
Arenal Natura Eco Park
Visit Arenal Natura Ecological Park to discover rare Costa Rica:
- Frogs
- Snakes
- Butterflies
- Turtles
- Crocodiles
- and more!
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Animal Rescues, Butterfly Farms / Gardens, Frogs & Reptiles, Nature
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Botanical Garden, Butterfly Watching / Garden, Coffee Shop, Crocodiles, Frogs, Giftshop & Merchandise, Reptiles (Snakes & Lizards)
Web Site: https://www.naturaecopark.com/
Arenal Volcano National Park
462 species listed on Ebird!
Alternate Name: Parque Nacional Volcán ArenalAddress: Arenal Volcano National Park Visitor Center, Calle Real el Castillo, Alajuela Province, San Carlos, Costa RicaProvince: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: National Parks, Parks
Activities & Services: Bats, Birdwatching / Birding, Butterfly Watching / Garden, Frogs, Hiking & Trekking, Mammals, Reptiles (Snakes & Lizards)
Web Site: https://www.sinac.go.cr/EN-US/ac/ACAHN/pnva/Pages/default.aspx Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L325849
Arenal Volcano View and Lava Trails 1968
342 Species in Ebird.
Address: Arenal Volcano View and Lava Trails, Calle Real el Castillo, Alajuela Province, San Carlos, Costa RicaProvince: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: National Parks, Parks
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Butterfly Watching / Garden, Coffee Shop, Hiking & Trekking
Web Site: https://arenal1968.com/en/
Arte de Plumas Birding Lodge
Address: Arte de Plumas Birding Lodge, Cartago Province, Turrialba, Costa Rica
Province: Cartago Province
Place Categories: Birdwatching & Hides, ECO Lodges, Nature
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Hiking & Trekking, Restaurant
Web Site: https://www.artedeplumas.com/
Ave Azul de la Osa
Ave Azul de la Osa is a compound supporting conservation through captive propagation of rare and endangered bird species.
You can Volunteer here. About 350 species of birds have been seen in the area.
Address: Ave de Azul de la Osa, Ave de Azul de Osa, Puntarenas Province, Puerto Jiménez, Costa RicaProvince: Puntarenas Province, Southern Puntarenas Province
Place Categories: Animal Rescues, Nature
Activities & Services: Animal Rescue, Volunteer Work
Web Site: https://www.aveazuldelaosa.com/
Bogarin Trail
Guided or Self Guided tours.
Alternate Name: Sendero BogarinAddress: Bogarin Trail, Calle 480, Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, Costa RicaProvince: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Birdwatching & Hides, Nature
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Hummingbird Gallery / Garden
Web Site: http://www.bogarintrail.com/
![Coppery-headed Emerald, male | Microchera cupreiceps (Elvira cupreiceps) | Esmeralda capirotada, macho (Esmeralda de cabeza dorada / Esmeralda de coronilla cobriza), Kopparhuvad smaragd, hane; Bosque Nuboso El Cocora Hummingbird Garden, San Ramon, Alajuela, Costa Rica [2015]<br>GPS Coord. Lat: 10.195402N, Long: 84.514098W; Copyright © Kristian Adolfsson: www.kristianadolfsson.com](https://natureincostarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Coppery-headed-Emerald-male-Microchera-cupreiceps-Elvira-Esmeralda-capirotada-macho-Kopparhuvad-smaragd-hane-Bosque-Nuboso-El-Cocora-Garden-San-Ramon-Alajuela-Costa-Rica-2015-10-266x250.jpg "Coppery-headed Emerald, male | Microchera cupreiceps (Elvira cupreiceps) | Esmeralda capirotada, macho (Esmeralda de cabeza dorada / Esmeralda de coronilla cobriza), Kopparhuvad smaragd, hane; Bosque Nuboso El Cocora Hummingbird Garden, San Ramon, Alajuela, Costa Rica [2015]")
Bosque Nuboso el Cocora Hummingbird Garden
See my two posts about this place here:
Bosque Nuboso El Cocora, San Ramon, Alajuela, Costa Rica – part 1
Bosque Nuboso El Cocora, San Ramon, Alajuela, Costa Rica – part 2
Address: Bosque Nuboso el Cocora, Alajuela Province, San Ramón, Costa RicaProvince: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Birdwatching & Hides, Butterfly Farms / Gardens, Hummingbird Gardens, Nature
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Butterfly Watching / Garden, Hummingbird Gallery / Garden
Web Site: https://www.facebook.com/elcocora/
Braulio Carrillo National Park – Barva Volcano Sector
Alternate Name: Parque Nacional Braulio CarrilloAddress: {10.130170102095937,-84.12535513074874}
Province: Heredia Province
Place Categories: National Parks, Parks
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Butterfly Watching / Garden, Frogs
Web Site: https://www.sinac.go.cr/EN-US/ac/accvc/bcnp/Pages/default.aspx
Cahuita National Park
Alternate Name: Parque Nacional Cahuita - Entrada Puerto VargasAddress: Parque Nacional Cahuita - Entrada Puerto Vargas, Limón Province, Comadre, Costa Rica
Province: Limón Province
Place Categories: National Parks, Parks
Activities & Services: Bats, Birdwatching / Birding, Butterfly Watching / Garden, Frogs, Mammals
Web Site: https://www.sinac.go.cr/EN-US/ac/aclac/pnc/Pages/default.aspx
Catarata Llanos del Cortés
Great place for swimming.
Good video from this place:
Alternate Name: Llanos del Cortés WaterfallAddress: Catarata Llanos del Cortés, Guanacaste Province, Bagaces, Costa RicaProvince: Guanacaste Province
Place Categories: Nature, Waterfalls
Activities & Services: Swiming
Web Site: https://www.facebook.com/CatarataLlanosdelCortes/?checkpoint_src=any
CATIE – Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza
Close to 400 bird species have been seen here.
Address: CATIE, Cartago Province, Turrialba, Costa RicaProvince: Cartago Province
Place Categories: Botanical Gardens, Parks, Research Stations
Activities & Services: Botanical Garden, Frogs, Night Walks, Volunteer Work
Web Site: https://www.catie.ac.cr/en/