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Nature in San José Province in Costa Rica

San José Province mainly covers the Central Valley.

See all Places in San José Province in a sortable grid.

Check out other Places to the West in Puntarenas Province, or to the North in Alajuela Province, or to the East in Cartago Province, or in Limón Province.

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18 Places in total (many more to come).

Alphabetical Listing

18 places in total (many more to come).

Refugio de Aves Dr. Alexander Skutch, “Los Cusingos", Pamela Lankester Orchid garden, San Isidro de El General, San José, Costa Rica [2015]<br>GPS Coord. Lat: 9.339409N, Long: 83.628680W; Copyright © Kristian Adolfsson: www.kristianadolfsson.com

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/
Telephone Number: +506 7106-8375
Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L441313

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AmaTierra Yoga Retreat and Hotel

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: Wellness, Yoga & Yoga Retreats
Activities & Services: Pool, Restaurant, Spa, Yoga & Wellness
Web Site: https://www.amatierra.com/
Telephone Number: +506 2419-0110

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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/

Telephone Number: +506 8334-2422

La Campiña Country Club

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/

Telephone Number: +506 2273-3535

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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
Telephone Number: +506 2200-9909
Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L10183565

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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/

Telephone Number: +506 8992-9463

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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/
Telephone Number: +506 8981-9288
Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L1855002

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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
Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L3409166

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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/
Telephone Number: +506 2288-6667

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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
Telephone Number: +506 8593-6032
Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L1577770

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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/
Telephone Number: +506 2232-1306
WhatsApp: 50670376636

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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
Telephone Number: +506 2511-4141

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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/
Telephone Number: +506 8378-6183
Ebird Page: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L4878740

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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/

Telephone Number: +506 8712-5192

Refugio Animal CR

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/