Sarapiqui is home to several nature reserves, rivers, protected areas and national parks and one of the last places to see the endangered Green Macaw
Located in the Northern lowlands, Alajuela is Costa Rica's second biggest city and an excellent base from which to visit the nearby Poas Volcano National Park and the La Paz Waterfalls Gardens.
Nearby Heredia Province in the Northern Lowlands is an region of incredible biodiversity. The main attraction isSarapiqui, where you can take a trip on the river and observe the endangered Green Macaw in one of several reserves including Braulio Carrillo National Park, La Selva Biological Station and the Tapiria Wildlife Reserve.
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Sarapiqui
Poas Volcano
Peer into the smouldering crater of an active volcano in the Central Valley, not far from San Jose.
Sarapiqui
La Paz Waterfall Gardens
Observe a variety of beautiful butterflies and hummingbirds up close and marvel at spectacular waterfalls.
Sarapiqui
Doka Coffee Plantation
Learn all about the entire coffee production process and enjoy a full sensory guided tasting session.