Botanical Gardens in Costa Rica
With the amazing climate in Costa Rica there are a lot of fantastic Botanical Gardens.
See all Nature and Parks listings so far.
7 Places in total (many more to come).
Alphabetical Listing
7 places in total (many more to come).
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/
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/
Else Kientzler Botanical Garden
Also called Jardín Botánico Else Kientzler.
Alternate Name: Jardín Botánico Else KientzlerAddress: Jardín Else Kientzler, Alajuela Province, Sarchi, Costa RicaProvince: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Botanical Gardens, Parks
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Botanical Garden, Coffee Shop, Hiking & Trekking
Web Site: https://www.elsegarden.com/about.html
Jardín de Orquídeas Monteverde
They have an average of 120 different species in bloom every day of the year, regardless of the month or the season.
Alternate Name: Orchid Garden MonteverdeAddress: Jardín de Orquídeas Monteverde, Puntarenas Province, Monteverde, Costa RicaProvince: Northern Puntarenas Province, Puntarenas Province
Place Categories: Botanical Gardens, Parks
Activities & Services: Botanical Garden
Web Site: https://monteverdeorchidgarden.com/
Nectandra Cloud Forest Reserve
“Nectandra Cloud Forest Preserve is a horticultural display garden landscaped to exhibit the immense richness of the flora and fauna of Costa Rica.”
Prior reservation is required. We honor only reservations with advance payment 72 hours before the visit.
Address: Nectandra Cloud Forest Reserve, La Balsa, Alajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa RicaProvince: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Botanical Gardens, Parks
Activities & Services: Coffee Shop, Hiking & Trekking
Web Site: https://nectandra.com/
Orquilandia
Orquilandia Botanical Garden has a collection of 2000 different orchids.
Address: Orquilandia, San José Province, Rivas, Costa RicaProvince: San José Province
Place Categories: Botanical Gardens, Parks
Activities & Services: Botanical Garden
Web Site: https://www.facebook.com/orquilandiapz/
OSA Interactive Gardens
The Osa Interactive Gardens has a unique Botanical Garden located in Puerto Jimenez on the Osa Peninsula in southern-most Costa Rica, The design of the garden is aiming to showcase the diverse plant and animal life of the Osa Peninsula and to educate visitors about the importance of conservation. They have Night Tours (2 hours), Photography Workshops, and Student Group Visits.
Their Facebook page: OSA Interactive Gardens
Address: Osa Interactive Gardens, 245, Puntarenas Province, Punto Jimenez, Costa RicaProvince: Puntarenas Province, Southern Puntarenas Province
Place Categories: Botanical Gardens, Parks
Activities & Services: Botanical Garden, Butterfly Watching / Garden, Night Walks, Photography Tours / Workshops, Student Group Visits
Web Site: https://www.osatourism.com/osa-interactive-gardens/