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Selva Verde Lodge

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Hotel overview

Selva Verde is one of the best-established eco-lodges in the region. Though accommodation is on the simple side (as with most lodges in Sarapiqui), Selva Verde enjoys a great location overlooking the river you can enjoy a breakfast on the terrace listening to the sounds of toucans and howler monkeys. The lodge is set in a wider reserve of two kilometres of primary rainforest, and there are a number of trails that can be explored independently or with a guide (a complimentary bird watching tour is also included in your stay). Other facilities include a swimming pool, bar and restaurant serving delicious wood-fired pizzas.

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Horse riding at Pozo Azul

You will be collected from your lodge and driven to a nearby working ranch and renowned activity centre. After a safety briefing you will wind your way through the meadows, forests and rivers surrounding the hacienda, accompanied by an experienced guide. A scenic stop will be taken to enjoy a cold drink and a snack of refreshing tropical fruits, and a transfer back to your lodge is included at the end of the tour.

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Sarapiqui horse riding, zip lining and rappelling

Your tour will begin with a gentle two-hour horse ride through rolling meadow scenery and tropical forest, led by an expert riding guide. You will then get kitted out for an exciting canopy zip lining tour across 12 cables of varying lengths, culminating in an exhilarating journey across the Sarapiqui river canyon. The final stage of your activity involves a secure abseiling descent down a 90-foot canyon wall offering a wonderful view of the confluence of the Sarapiqui and Pozo Azul rivers.

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Sarapiqui white water rafting

The Sarapiqui river is a prime location for rafting in Costa Rica, offering circuits to suit all abilities and pleasant scenery to enjoy along the way. With our preferred rafting operator you can choose from three different options, depending on the season and water levels – a gentle rafting safari suitable for complete beginners, a more adventurous route through class II and III rapids or an exhilarating course through class IV rapids. Please advise us of your preferred level of rafting at time of booking. All tours include full safety briefing, the services of an experienced rafting guide and a refuelling stop for drinks and tropical fruits along the way.

Excursion

Birdwatching at La Selva

Renowned by scientists and bird watching enthusiasts across the world, the 60 kilometres of forest trails attached to the biological research station at La Selva host an astonishing number of bird, plant and mammal species, with leading international researchers coming to study here. The well-maintained trails are accessible to day visitors as part of a guided tour, and it is those with a love of birds who will particular enjoy a visit to the reserve. Over 450 species of bird have been recorded here, and notable spots include the snowy cotinga, red-capped manakin and the great green macaw.

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Chocolate tour

The cacao bean was of key cultural significance to the ancient civilisations of Central America, and this interactive tour through leafy forest covers some of the key moments in the history of chocolate, as well as taking you through the fascinating process of chocolate production from bean to bar. There will also be a chance to sample the cacao at various stages on its journey to the chocolate we are familiar with today.

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