Selva Verde Lodge - Sarapiqui Costa Rica

Selva Verde is a rainforest lodge built on stilts over the Sarapiqui river. This expansive complex stands on the edge of a 2-square km private reserve of rain forest. Its 40 rustic but comfortable rooms are raised on pillars over the jungle and they are all connected by covered walkways that lead to a riverside dining room were meals are served buffet-style and an open lounge area with wide verandas.

Selva Verde has received a green raiting from the new key to Costa Rica for its commitment to enviromental education and community support. Its owners, long concerned with the wellbeing of the local community, have established the Sarapiqui Conservation Learning Center, with the only library in the area, a day-care center, and English environmental classes.

Around the area guests can enjoy hiking with one of the lodge's naturalist guides and learn about the primary rain-forest environment, glide down the Sarapiqui River in search of caimans, howler monkeys,iguanas birds and horse back riding or take an early morning tour to explore the prolific fauna around the Sarapiqui region.

Puerto Viejo, Sarapiqui

From San Jose take the road to Limon that passes through the Braulio Carillo National Park and the Rainforest Aerial Tram, which curves to the northeast. Approximately 8 miles past the Rainforest Aerial Tram, turn left on Route 4. You will travel north on Route 4 until you reach the town of Puerto Viejo. At the stop sign, turn left on Route 9 and travel 5 miles west until you encounter the Selva Verde Lodge on the left side of the road.