About: This is a wildlife sanctuary that cares for local wildlife brought in by the government. They are not a zoo. They receive injured, sick, confiscated, and displaced animals, specializing in toucans, sloths, and owls, but also other wildlife. Their ultimate goal is to rehabilitate animals back into the wild when possible. However, there are…
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Pierella Ecological Garden
About: This is a butterfly garden as well as a nature reserve with trails. They offer a guided tour where you will see and learn about plenty of wildlife including birds, sloths, insects, reptiles, frogs, and of course butterflies. Snacks are included and a typical lunch is available for an additional fee. Province: Heredia Starting…
Frog’s Heaven
About: This wildlife refuge is known for its natural frog habitats, but is also home to birds, bats, sloths, snakes, insects, iguanas, and more. There is no shortage of fauna here, though it is not a zoo and no animals are caged. They provide a guided tour to help you spot wildlife and educate you…
Dave and Dave’s Costa Rica Nature Park
About: This wildlife refuge offers tours that guarantee wildlife sightings as certainly as possible without actually owning or caging any animals. They have a beautiful property filled with wildlife, and though you aren’t guaranteed to see any animals, you will likely see birds including toucans and hummingbirds, as well as poisonous frogs. They have feeders…
Bonsai Mundo CR
About: This is a garden focused on bonsai trees. They have an enormous collection (over 3000) of beautifully displayed bonsai trees. There is an entrance fee to the property that allows you to view the bonsai, as well as enjoy their trails. However, if you purchase a tree, you don’t have to pay the fee….
Downtown Heredia Waterfalls
Options for waterfalls in Downtown Heredia:
Cataratas Don Jose
About: This is a great pit stop while passing through. It is a little hike to see 2 waterfalls. One is a short easy trail, and the other is a bit longer and steeper, as well as muddier, especially in the rainy season. The second waterfall has access at the base as well as the…
Downtown Heredia Viewpoints
Options for viewpoints in Downtown Heredia:
Zurqui Tunnel
About: This is a famous landmark in Costa Rica and is seen when driving East on Route 32 from the city to Limon Province. It is a tunnel of about 600 meters through the mountains of Braulio Carrillo National Park. It is the only tunnel in the country. There is a place to pull off…
Bosque Chorreras
About: This a famous street in Heredia known for the tall trees surrounding both sides of the narrow road, providing a picturesque scene as you drive through. You can park along the road and walk to enjoy the scenery as well as take pictures. It is a great spot to have a picnic in the…