Nature in Heredia Province in Costa Rica
Heredia is in the north south of Nicaragua. It is a narrow province in between the provinces of Alajuela and Limón.
A few of the places in this province are:
- La Selva Biological Station Area
- Braulio Carrillo National Park Area
- Barva Volcano Area
See all Places in Heredia Province in a sortable grid.
Check out other Places to the West in Alajuela Province, or to the South in San José Province, or to the East in Limón Province.
See a map of All Provinces in Costas Rica.
In total 192 Places of all categories have been published.
17 Places in total (many more to come).
Alphabetical Listing
17 places in total (many more to come).
Aguas Bravas Rafting
Sarapiqui River Rafting Class II and III and Safari Float Class I.
Address: Aguas Bravas Rafting, Heredia Province, Sarapiqui, Costa Rica
Province: Heredia Province
Place Categories: River Rafting, Safari Floating, Water Activities
Activities & Services: Horseback Riding, Rafting, Safari Floating, Ziplining / Canopy
Web Site: https://www.aguasbravascr.com/en-index.html
Bosque Caricias
A private Ecological Reserve of 15 hectares.
Address: Centro Recreativo Bosque Caricias, Calle Los Leones, Heredia Province, Concepción de San Isidro, Costa Rica
Province: Heredia Province
Place Categories: Birdwatching & Hides, Nature, Nature Reserves, Parks, Pickle Ball
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Butterfly Watching / Garden, Hummingbird Gallery / Garden, Mammals
Web Site: https://www.facebook.com/b0squecar1cias/?locale=es_LA
Braulio Carrillo National Park – Barva Volcano Sector
Northern Central Valley in the Central Volcanic Range. Highest peak at 2,906 m (Barva Volcano). Precipitation is very varied and ranges from 2,500 mm (8.2 feet) on the southern slopes and up to 5734 mm (18.8 feet) on the Caribbean slope.
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
Camping Los Congos
Alternate Name: Los congos campingAddress: Los congos camping, abastecedor el dolar, Heredia Province, Chilamate, Costa Rica
Province: Heredia Province
Place Categories: Accommodations, Camping
Activities & Services:
Web Site: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084323435255
Colibri Café – Soda y Mirador Cinchona
Soda y Mirador Cinchona is also known as Colibri Café or Soda Mirador Catarata San Fernando. It is a roadside restaurant with a view point and humming bird feeders. At middle elevations on the Caribbean slope.
Address: Soda y Mirador Cinchona, Alajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province, Heredia Province
Place Categories: Birdwatching & Hides, Hummingbird Gardens, Nature
Activities & Services: Hummingbird Gallery / Garden, Restaurant
Web Site: https://www.instagram.com/mirador_cinchona/
Dave & Dave’s Costa Rica Nature Park
Address: Dave & Dave's Costa Rica Nature Park, North of the cemetery, 200 meters, Heredia Province, La Virgen, Costa Rica
Province: Heredia Province
Place Categories: Nature Reserves, Parks
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Butterfly Watching / Garden, Coffee Tasting, Frogs
Web Site: https://www.daveanddaves.com/
Frog’s Heaven
Visit by arrangement.
Address: Frogs Heaven, Heredia Province, Sarapiqui, Horquetas, Costa Rica
Province: Heredia Province
Place Categories: Frogs & Reptiles, Nature
Activities & Services: Frogs, Hiking & Trekking, Photography Tours / Workshops, Reptiles (Snakes & Lizards)
Web Site: http://frogsheaven.org/
Hotel Bougainvillea
Toll Free: 1-866-880-5441
Good for White-eared Ground-sparrow.
Address: Hotel Bougainvillea, Heredia Province, Cantón de Santo Domingo, Costa Rica
Province: Heredia Province
Place Categories: Accommodations, Hotels
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Botanical Garden, Restaurant
Web Site: https://www.hb.co.cr/
La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park
454 bird species seen according to Ebird!
Is next door to The Peace Lodge.
Address: La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park, Alajuela Province, Sarapiqui, Costa Rica
Province: Alajuela Province, Heredia Province
Place Categories: Butterfly Farms / Gardens, Nature, Waterfalls
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Botanical Garden, Butterfly Watching / Garden, Frogs, Hiking & Trekking, Mammals, Mini Zoo
Web Site: https://waterfallgardens.com/
La Quinta Sarapiqui Lodge
More than 350 bird species seen.
Address: La Quinta Sarapiqui Lodge, Heredia Province, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Costa Rica
Province: Heredia Province
Place Categories: Accommodations, ECO Lodges
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Botanical Garden, Butterfly Watching / Garden, Dragonflies, Frogs, Hiking & Trekking, Pool, Reptiles (Snakes & Lizards), Restaurant
Web Site: https://laquintacostarica.com/
La Selva Biological Station – OTS
Almost 500 bird species seen within the area! The species richness among the rest of the animals is equally impressive:
- more than 2,077 species of plants
- 125 species of mammals of which 72 bats
- 48 amphibian species
- 87 species of reptiles
- 45 species of freshwater fish
- tens of thousands of insects, arachnids, and other arthropods
Alternate Name: Estación Biológica La Selva - Organization for Tropical StudiesAddress: {10.430836888208479,-84.00699621966318}
Province: Heredia Province
Place Categories: Parks, Research Stations
Activities & Services: Bats, Birdwatching / Birding, Butterfly Watching / Garden, Frogs, Hiking & Trekking, Mammals, Night Walks, Reptiles (Snakes & Lizards)
Web Site: https://tropicalstudies.org/portfolio/la-selva-research-station/
Pierella Ecological Garden
Very little information on their website.
Alternate Name: Mariposario PierellaAddress: Pierella Ecological Garden, Heredia Province, Heredia, Costa Rica
Province: Heredia Province
Place Categories: Butterfly Farms / Gardens, Nature
Activities & Services: Butterfly Farms / Breeders, Butterfly Watching / Garden
Web Site: https://www.pierella.com
Selva Verde Lodge
Great hotel and surroundings. Stayed here on my first visit to CR.
USA: +1-833-344-5835
Canada: +1-833-252-9786
Canada: +1-833-252-9786
Address: Selva Verde Lodge, Costa Rica, Sarapiqui, Costa Rica
Province: Heredia Province
Place Categories: Accommodations, ECO Lodges
Activities & Services: Bats, Birdwatching / Birding, Boat Tours, Butterfly Watching / Garden, Frogs, Giftshop & Merchandise, Mammals, Restaurant
Web Site: https://www.selvaverde.com/
The Peace Lodge
Is next door to La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park.
Address: {10.203998225935939,-84.16148983068848}
Province: Alajuela Province, Heredia Province
Place Categories: Accommodations, ECO Lodges
Activities & Services: Drinks, Massage Service, Pool, Restaurant, Spa
Web Site: https://waterfallgardens.com/about_peace_lodge/
Toucan Rescue Ranch
“The Toucan Rescue Ranch’s (TRR) mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release Costa Rican wildlife.”
You can even work as a Volunteer or Adopt an animal!
Address: Toucan Rescue Ranch, Heredia Province, San Josecito, Costa Rica
Province: Heredia Province
Place Categories: Animal Rescues, Nature
Activities & Services: Volunteer Work
Web Site: https://toucanrescueranch.org/