Botanical Gardens in Costa Rica

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 Skutch
Address: Refugio de Aves Dr. Alexander Skutch “Los Cusingos", San José Province, Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica
Province: 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/ Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L441313

CATIE – Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza

Close to 400 bird species have been seen here.

Address: CATIE, Cartago Province, Turrialba, Costa Rica
Province: 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/ Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L1251289

Else Kientzler Botanical Garden

Also called Jardín Botánico Else Kientzler.

Alternate Name: Jardín Botánico Else Kientzler
Address: Jardín Else Kientzler, Alajuela Province, Sarchi, Costa Rica
Province: 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 Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L6677164

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 Monteverde
Address: Jardín de Orquídeas Monteverde, Puntarenas Province, Monteverde, Costa Rica
Province: Northern Puntarenas Province, Puntarenas Province
Place Categories: Botanical Gardens, Parks
Activities & Services: Botanical Garden
Web Site: https://monteverdeorchidgarden.com/ Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L3502981

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 Rica
Province: Alajuela Province
Place Categories: Botanical Gardens, Parks
Activities & Services: Coffee Shop, Hiking & Trekking
Web Site: https://nectandra.com/ Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L520292

Orquilandia

Orquilandia Botanical Garden has a collection of 2000 different orchids.

Address: Orquilandia, San José Province, Rivas, Costa Rica
Province: San José Province
Place Categories: Botanical Gardens, Parks
Activities & Services: Botanical Garden
Web Site: https://www.facebook.com/orquilandiapz/ Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L4878740

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 Rica
Province: 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/