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One of Costa Rica’s last remaining area of primary rainforest, Sarapiquí is home to over half of the country’s total species of birds.

The species diversity is astounding, with more than 1,850 plants, 448 birds, 70 species of bat and five of Costa Rica’s six felines. You can explore the area by boat and on foot; white-water rafting and kayak trips are also popular.

Sarapiqui is located just north of Braulio Carillo, along the Sarapiquí River, near the Nicaraguan border. It makes a good base for exploring the nearby Poás Volcano, 2,704 metres high.

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Key info

  • Ideal for viewing: ocelated antbird, short-tailed nighthawk, sungrebe, great potoo, great green macaw
  • Where: Heredia Province, Costa Rica

Wildlife trips

This wildlife location is featured in the following itineraries:

Cloud Forests & Mountains

Discover the beauty and biodiversity of Costa Rica's flora and fauna on this superb tailor made trip, showcasing the country’s rainforests, cloud forests and Pacific coast. Watch nature unfold as you experience national parks and private reserves simply brimming with wildlife, birds and plant species. Find out more about Cloud Forests & Mountains

  • Price (inc. flights): 14 days from £5,495
  • Trip type:
    Tailor-made Holiday
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Cloud Forests, Jungles & Volcanoes

Costa Rica boasts spectacular mountains and active volcanoes, pristine beaches, lowland rainforest, high cloud forest festooned with orchids and bromeliads, and tropical wetlands. The amazing diversity of its bird and plant life makes it one of the most fascinating tropical countries to visit. Find out more about Cloud Forests, Jungles & Volcanoes

  • Price (inc. flights): 14 days from £6,495
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
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Coast to Coast

Explore the coral reefs of the Caribbean Sea and the cloud forest clad interior, tropical rainforests and smouldering volcanoes of the central valley, en route to the sunset beaches of the Pacific Ocean on this epic trip to Costa Rica. For staggering biodiversity and scenic beauty, look no further. Find out more about Coast to Coast

  • Price (inc. flights): 15 days from £4,595
  • Trip type:
    Tailor-made Holiday
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Costa Rica Family Adventure

This family trip has plenty of interesting activities to introduce you to tropical wildlife, yet there is also ample time to relax (all hotels have a pool) if you wish. The distances are not great, so you won’t waste time travelling, but have maximum opportunity to enjoy Costa Rica to the full. Find out more about Costa Rica Family Adventure

  • Price (inc. flights): 16 days from £3,495
  • Trip type:
    Tailor-made Holiday
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Costa Rica: Caribbean Rainforest Photography Workshop

Costa Rica has long been an established wildlife destination, renowned for its remarkable biodiversity. Join acclaimed photographers Nick Garbutt and Alex Hyde on this unique itinerary that includes stays in prime locations to discover some of the country’s best preserved ecosystems. Find out more about Z) Costa Rica: Caribbean Rainforest Photography Workshop

  • Price (inc. flights): 15 days from £9,895
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
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Selva Verde Lodge

Selva Verde Lodge

Easily accessible, this jungle lodge is set within Sarapiquí’s dense rainforest. The other inhabitants of this riverside setting include mantled howler monkeys and keel-billed toucans – making it a perfect location to enjoy the exuberance of tropical nature. Find Out More about Selva Verde Lodge