Options for wildlife exhibits and gardens in Downtown San Jose:
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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:…
Downtown Heredia Wildlife Exhibits and Gardens
Options for wildlife exhibits and gardens in Downtown Heredia:
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…
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 Cartago Wildlife Exhibits and Gardens
Options for wildlife exhibits and gardens in Downtown Cartago:
Mi Refugio Hortensias y Eucaliptos
About: This is a beautifully curated garden with trails that connect different spaces with detailed decorations and photo opportunities. Their main attraction is their large quantity of exquisite hydrangeas. There is a pond as well as a restaurant. Province: Cartago Starting from: Downtown Cartago Time to reach from starting location: 52 minutes Time needed for…
Lauraceas Garden
About: This botanical garden is located inside a hotel and offers a trail among flora and fauna including hummingbirds. It reaches a viewpoint. They offer day passes as well as overnight lodging. There is also a restaurant. Province: Cartago Starting from: Downtown Cartago Time to reach from starting location: 1 hour 33 minutes Time needed…
Lankester Botanical Gardens
About: This is a very large and well-developed botanical garden in the suburbs of Downtown Cartago. They boast a wide variety of flora, divided into several sections including a Japanese garden, a cactus garden, a zen garden, and an orchid greenhouse, as well as many native plants like bromeliads. Pets are allowed. There is a…
CATIE Botanical Garden
About: This botanical garden is located on the campus of a post-grad academic and research institution that focuses on sustainable agriculture. You can partake in a self-guided walking tour and wander the extensive trails and observe a wide variety of flora as well as fauna. There is a small lake. They also offer night tours…