La Selva Biological Station

Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

    
Text©Beatrice Blake-New Key to Costa Rica

The 1516-hectare La Selva research station and biological reserve is owned by the Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS). Almost 350 different bird species have been observed there in a single day by the Audubon Society Birdathon. Research and education are the reserve’s top priorities. One of the many courses offered at La Selva is not for biologists but for the world’s decisionmakers: government and business leaders who need to balance economic development with the use, management, and conservation of nature. Roam La Selva’s 57 kilometers of well-kept trails through primary and secondary forest, and its arboretum La Selva rents bicycles and kayaks to guests. For guided walks (full-day $36, half-day $28), call the station at least a day ahead for reservations. Some of the trails are wheelchair accessible.

Amenities & Features



Rates

$36.


Website & Contact

phone: (506)2524-0607 U.S. 919-684-5774 fax 2524-0608

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The nearest town is Puerto Viejo, 2.1 km away and Tortuguero Airfield airport is 55.1 km.

Please note that distances for nearby hotels, attractions, activites & other points of interest are in a straight line. Distances by road may be significantly longer!

The exact gps map coordinates of La Selva Biological Station are latitude 10.43751, longitude -84.00033. (exact GPS coordinates are accurate to within a few meters, gps data labeled approximate is within a few hundred meters)