About: This tour company offers rafting trips ranging from Class II to IV on many rivers in the surrounding area including Rio Savegre, Rio Pacuare, Rio General, and Rio Guabo. The trips range from 1 day to 3 days in duration. Longer trips include lunch, and shorter trips include a snack. Province: San Jose Starting…
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San Isidro de El General Museums
Options for museums in San Isidro de El General:
Pencil Museum
About: This museum is one of a kind. It is a pen and pencil museum with pens and pencils collected by the owner, Jose, from all over the world since he was a child. He has over 10 thousand pens and pencils, which are very well organized and labeled. The owner will give you a…
San Isidro de El General Hikes
Options for hikes in San Isidro de El General:
Talamanca Nature Reserve
About: This is a nature reserve with many trails for hiking and birdwatching. They are also a hotel, but you don’t have to be a guest to visit the trails. You can simply pay for a day pass. There are many attractions like waterfalls, rivers, natural pools, and a gazebo. They offer guided and self-guided…
Reserva Natural Las Piritas
About: This private reserve has a hiking trail of about 11 kilometers out-and-back. It passes by waterfalls, natural pools, and viewpoints. You can bring a pack lunch to enjoy on the trail or have lunch at their cabin. There is also a camping area for overnight stays. Province: San Jose Starting from: San Isidro de…
Refugio de Aves Los Cusingos
About: This is a wildlife refuge with a rich history of the previous owner, Dr. Alexander Skutch, who was among the founders of the Tropical Science Center in Costa Rica, and dedicated his life to the study of botany and later ornithology. He wrote many books, which are now well kept in a museum at…
Quebradas Biological Center
About: This biological center focuses on tourism, education, community, and volunteer opportunities. They have hiking trails, waterfalls, viewpoints, wildlife, and a lake with paddle boats. They have lodging for overnight stays. Province: San Jose Starting from: San Isidro de El General Time to reach from starting location: 20 minutes Time needed for activity: 3+ hours…
Mirador y Senderos Los Badilla
About: This is a private property that has a 5 kilometer hiking trail to a peak with a cross. At the property there is also several photo opportunities and viewpoints. Province: San Jose Starting from: San Isidro de El General Time to reach from starting location: 10 minutes Time needed for activity: 3-4 hours Kid…
Los Gigantes Sendero
About: This private family farm has a 6 kilometer (each way out-and-back) hiking trail for day use. It is a steep hike up to the peak, where there is a restaurant you can have lunch at and enjoy the views. There is a river with natural pools near the trailhead that you can relax in…