Sarapiquí is a county in the province of Heredia, located in northeastern Costa Rica, bordering Nicaragua to the north. It is the largest canton in Heredia, covering an area of approximately 2,140 km² and divided into five districts, including Puerto Viejo and La Virgen.
Ranges from 35 meters above sea level along the Sarapiquí River to 2,906 meters in the volcanic sector of Braulio Carrillo National Park, covering multiple life zones.
Discover hidden waterfalls, panoramic mountain views, and lush forests.
Ranges from 35 meters above sea level along the Sarapiquí River to 2,906 meters in the volcanic sector of Braulio Carrillo National Park, covering multiple life zones.
1,600 ha of primary forest; borders Braulio Carrillo NP; mixed Habitats, over 500 bird species.
Elevation from 35 to 2,906 m; five distinct life zones; accessible via Zurquí and Río Sucio.
Photography feeders and forest trails
Photography Feeders and forest trails
Boat Tour
Rufous winged Woodpecker, Pale billed Woodpecker, White ringed Flycatcher, Black Crowned Ant-shrike, Fasciated Ant-Shrike, Slaty Tailed Trogon, Rufous tailed Jacamar, Striped breasted Wren, Long tailed Tyrant, Scaly breasted Hummingbird, Bronze tailed Plumeleteer, Great green Macaw (Threatened species), Red Lored Parrot, Masked Tityra.
Uncommon species: Snowy Cotinga, Great Tinamou, Slaty breasted Tinamou, Semiplumbeous Hawk, Central American Pygmy Owl.