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La Selva Biological Station Lodge
At a Glance
- many activities, ecology-minded staff
- plenty of wildlife
Pros
- rustic rooms
- no a/c
- sometimes difficult to procure overnight space
Cons
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La Selva Biological Station Lodge Review
Other lodges provide more luxury for the money, but none can match the tropical nature experience at this working biological-research station where accommodation is in dorm-style rooms with large bunk beds and lots of screened windows or family-style cabins that sleep up to four. The restaurant, something like a school cafeteria, serves decent food but has a very limited schedule (reserve ahead). Rates for dorms or cabins are full-board, which includes a guided nature walk and three meals a day with your room rate, since there's nowhere else to eat. Priority is given to researchers, so advance reservations are essential.
- Address: 6 km (4 miles) south of Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí, 41001 | Map It
- Phone: 2766-6565; 2524-0607 in San José
- Website: www.threepaths.co.cr
- Location: La Selva Biological Station
Contact Information
- 60 bunk beds, 18 cabins, 1 family house.
- Rate includes all meals.
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