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/

AmaTierra Yoga Retreat and Hotel

Costa Rica’s Rejuvenating Yoga Eco-retreat and Wellness Center.

Toll free from USA: +1-866-659-3805

Address: AmaTierra Yoga Retreat and Hotel Costa Rica, San José Province, Turrubares, Costa Rica
Province: San José Province
Place Categories: Hotels, Spas, Wellness, Yoga & Yoga Retreats
Activities & Services: Pool, Restaurant, Spa, Yoga & Wellness
Web Site: https://www.amatierra.com/

Eco Chontales Waterfall

Address: Eco Chontales Waterfall, San José Province, Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica
Province: San José Province
Place Categories: Nature, Waterfalls
Activities & Services: Waterfall Tour
Web Site: https://www.facebook.com/catarataecochontales/

La Campina Country Club

Address: La Campiña Hotel y Club, San José Province, San Rafael, Costa Rica
Province: San José Province
Place Categories: Water Activities, Water Parks
Activities & Services: Water Park
Web Site: https://lacampinacc.com/

La Cangreja National Park

The highest point in the National Park is 1,305 m (4,281 feet) above sea level and a minimum of 300 meters (984 feet) above sea level. Average annual Rainfall ranges from 2,400-3,500 mm (7.9-11.4 feet).

Tickets bought via their Web Site.

Alternate Name: Parque Nacional La Cangreja
Address: Parque Nacional La Cangreja, 41 km al sur de, San José Province, Santiago de Puriscal, Costa Rica
Province: San José Province
Place Categories: National Parks, Parks
Activities & Services: Bats, Birdwatching / Birding, Butterfly Watching / Garden, Frogs, Hummingbird Gallery / Garden, Reptiles (Snakes & Lizards)
Web Site: https://www.sinac.go.cr/EN-US/ac/accvc/lcnp/Pages/default.aspx

La Quina Shade Glamping

Address: La Quina Shade Glamping, San José Province, Mata de Plátano, Costa Rica
Province: San José Province
Place Categories: Accommodations, Glamping
Activities & Services: Spa
Web Site: https://www.laquinaglamping.com/

Light of Dawn

Telephone

• From the US:  954.340.6948    
• From Outside The US:   (001) 954.340.6948

Alternate Name: Casa Light of Dawn
Address: Light of Dawn Rain Forest Vacations, Casa Light of Dawn, Puntarenas Province, Tarrazu, Costa Rica
Province: San José Province
Place Categories: Accommodations, ECO Lodges
Activities & Services: Cocoa Farm Visit, Horseback Riding, Kayaking & Canoeing, Rafting, Vanilla Farm Visit, Ziplining / Canopy
Web Site: https://www.costaricavacationslightofdawn.com/

Los Quetzales National Park

A great area for bird watching, like looking for the Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) a very sought after species in Costa Rica.

Book Tickets via the home page.

Address: Parque Nacional Los Quetzales, San José Province, Santa María, Costa Rica
Province: San José Province
Place Categories: National Parks, Parks
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding
Web Site: https://www.sinac.go.cr/EN-US/ac/accvc/pnlq/Pages/default.aspx

Mariposario Butterfly Kingdom

Butterfly Garden and chrysalis Exporter.

Address: Mariposario Butterfly Kingdom Costa Rica, metros OESTE, San José Province, Escazu, Bello Horizonte, Costa Rica
Province: San José Province
Place Categories: Butterfly Farms / Gardens, Nature
Activities & Services: Butterfly Farms / Breeders, Butterfly Watching / Garden, Coffee Shop, Giftshop & Merchandise
Web Site: https://en.butterflykingdom.net/

Miriam’s Quetzals

A great place to find Resplendent Quetzals and other highland birds.

Address: Miriam's Quetzals, Calle San Gerardo, Cartago Province, Copey District, Costa Rica
Province: San José Province
Place Categories: Accommodations, Birdwatching & Hides, Cabins, Nature
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Hummingbird Gallery / Garden, Photo / Birding Hide, Restaurant
Web Site: https://www.miriamquetzals.com/index.html

Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle

The National Natural History Museum of Costa Rica in San José.

Departments for:

• invertebrates (corals, arthropods)
• vertebrates (fish, reptiles, birds, mammals)
• archaeology (skeletons, fossils)

Alternate Name: Natural History Museum La Salle
Address: Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle, Avenida 12, San José Province, San José, La Salle, Costa Rica
Province: San José Province
Place Categories: Museums, Nature
Activities & Services: Museum
Web Site: https://www.museolasalle.ed.cr/

Museo de Insectos

A Scientific Insect Museum attached to the University of Costa Rica.

Apparently a very good Butterfly Collection.

Alternate Name: Insect Museum
Address: Museo de Insectos de la Universidad de Costa Rica (MIUCR), Calle la Cruz, San José Province, San Pedro, Costa Rica
Province: San José Province
Place Categories: Museums, Nature
Activities & Services: Insects, Museum
Web Site: https://ciproc.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/es/areas/museo-de-insectos

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/

Parque Reptilandia

Alternate Name: Parque Reptilandia
Address: Parque Reptilandia, de Baru, San José Province, Platanillo, Costa Rica
Province: San José Province
Place Categories: Frogs & Reptiles, Nature
Activities & Services: Frogs, Reptiles (Snakes & Lizards)
Web Site: https://reptilandia.com/

Refugio Animal de Costa Rica

Address: Refugio Animal de Costa Rica, San José Province, Santa Ana, Costa Rica
Province: San José Province
Place Categories: Animal Rescues, Nature
Activities & Services: Animal Rescue
Web Site: https://en.refugioanimalcr.com/