Sarapiqui Rain Forest

The Sarapiqui Region, named for the principal river that runs through this area, lies at the foot of the Cordillera Central mountain range. To the west is the rainforest of Braulio Carrillo National Park and to the east are Tortuguero National Park and Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge. In between these protected areas lay thousands of acres of banana, pineapple, and palm plantations.

Within the remaining rainforest are several lodges that attract naturalists, amateur and professional. Two of these lodges, La Selva and Rara Avis, are famous for the research that`s conducted on their surroudings reserves. Bird-watching and rainforest hikes are the primary attractions, but more adventure-oriented travelers will find plenty of activities here, including canopy tours, and boating rafting trips along the Sarapiqui River.