Lapa Rios Lodge

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:

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.

16 Places in total (many more to come).

Alphabetical Listing

16 places in total (many more to come).

EXIF:

Aguas Bravas Rafting

Address: Aguas Bravas Rafting, Heredia Province, Sarapiqui, Costa Rica
Province: Heredia Province
Place Categories: River Rafting, Water Activities
Activities & Services: Horseback Riding, Rafting, River Cruise, Ziplining / Canopy
Web Site: https://www.aguasbravascr.com/

Telephone Number: +506 8943-8008

a sign in the middle of a forest

Braulio Carrillo National Park – Barva Volcano Sector

Alternate Name: Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo
Address: {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

Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L437999

EXIF:

Camping Los Congos

Alternate Name: Los congos camping
Address: 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

<strong>EXIF</strong>:

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/
Telephone Number: +506 8919-7963
Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L436224

<strong>EXIF</strong>:

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/

WhatsApp: 50683467066
Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L2157491

<strong>EXIF</strong>:

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/
Telephone Number: +506 8891-8589

<strong>EXIF</strong>:

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/
Telephone Number: +506 2244-1414
Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L487975

<strong>EXIF</strong>:

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/
Telephone Number: +506 2482-2720
Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L445844

<strong>EXIF</strong>:

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/
Telephone Number: +506 4000-9968
WhatsApp: 50689127366
Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L436222

La Selva Research Station

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 Studies
Address: {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/
Telephone Number: +506 2766-6565
Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L436195

<strong>EXIF</strong>:

Pierella Ecological Garden

Very little information on their website.

Alternate Name: Mariposario Pierella
Address: 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
Telephone Number: +506 8309-0190

EXIF:

Selva Verde Lodge

USA: +1-833-344-5835
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/
Telephone Number: +506 2761-1800
WhatsApp: 50660254478
Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L295871

<strong>EXIF</strong>:

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/
Telephone Number: +506 2482-2100

<strong>EXIF</strong>:

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/
Telephone Number: +506 2268-4041
WhatsApp: 50689533735

Map Marker Nature Birdwatching Birding Costa Rica

Virgen del Socorro

This is a road that is very productive. Well over 400 species seen in the area.

Address: {10.255929359501156,-84.17036474471857}
Province: Alajuela Province, Heredia Province
Place Categories: Birdwatching & Hides, Nature
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding
Web Site: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L436225
Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L436225