About: This is a very unique place to visit with a group as it is designed to be a competition between teams with points for different adventure activities. They have ziplining, paintball, a water slide, a cave, a swing, rock climbing, hanging bridges, and of course, fossils to see and dig up. Province: San Jose…
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Downtown San Jose Wildlife Exhibits and Gardens
Options for wildlife exhibits and gardens in Downtown San Jose:
Spirogyra Butterfly Garden
About: This is your typical Costa Rican butterfly garden where you can learn about and see up close the life cycle of a butterfly. They don’t give a guided tour, but will answer and questions you have and give you a brief overview of what you will see inside. If you don’t get to a…
Simon Bolivar Zoo and Botanical Garden
About: Your typical city zoo with plenty of local wildlife. A great option for young children during a day in the city. Province: San Jose Starting from: Downtown San Jose Time to reach from starting location: 5 minutes Time needed for activity: 2-3 hours Kid friendly: Yes Wheelchair accessible: Yes What to wear and bring:…
Santa Ana Conservation Center
About: This conservation center provides a relaxing outing right in the city where you won’t feel like you’re in the city. On a large loop trail they have a small museum about agricultural history, farm animals and other local species, ranchos for picnics, and large green spaces for running around and playing sports. Province: San…
Refugio Animal de Costa Rica
About: This wildlife rehabilitation center offers educational tours that allow visitors to learn about and get up close with native Costa Rican wildlife. They receive animals that have been rescued from various situations, always with the goal of rehabilitating them and returning them to the wild as soon as possible. However, not all cases can…
Mariposario Butterfly Kingdom
About: This butterfly garden offers educational tours that teaches and shows the stages of the life cycle of butterflies. It is small but they have several species in their garden. It is located very centrally in Escazu and is an easy visit while in the city. They have a restaurant. Province: San Jose Starting from:…
Downtown San Jose Waterfalls
Options for waterfalls in Downtown San Jose:
Cataratas Tabu
About: This waterfall is on a private property with a river and natural pools for swimming. It is a great place to spend a day enjoying the water. It is a short hike to the falls. Province: San Jose Starting from: Downtown San Jose Time to reach from starting location: 1 hour 14 minutes Time…
Catarata El Rey
About: This is a beautiful waterfall during the rainy season when the flow of the river is high and it is full. During the dry season, it is underwhelming. However, the rain makes the hike muddier, slipperier, and overall more challenging. The only way to visit is with a guide from the local women’s group,…