The guides for our tours were fantastic: extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife, great at spotting it and patient in making sure that everyone in our group could see it, too. To see the birds and animals in their natural habitats was priceless. The meals (served cafeteria style) were good, especially the breakfast. There was an issue when some of us took an early morning tour and arrived back to find that there was no breakfast, but that was remedied. We all appreciated the endless coffee, which fuels all the science being done at the station.

We stayed in the visiting natural history rooms, which we knew in advance were fairly spartan. But the mattresses and pillow were uncomfortable and the bathroom was in pretty bad repair. We only stayed one night, but I imagine it would get old after a longer stay. That being said, we would do it again for the opportunity to view the wildlife.

This was our first stay in Costa Rica and it was wonderful. We are interested in wildlife and it was great to be surrounded by other like-minded enthusiasts. Accommodation was in a lovely spot - food was very good and excellent value. The guides and the guided walks were excellent and we really enjoyed being able to wander the paths at leisure. And a great place for spotting wildlife!

It exceeded my expectations. It is a functioning research station so it is not going to have the facilities of the luxury hotel. There was nothing that I would criticize.

Cabin met our needs. Beds were comfortable and the shower had plenty of hot water. Windows are screens only and air is circulated by ceiling fans. If the day is hot the room is hot. The 5 a.m. wake up from the howler monkeys and birds is what being there is all about. All the best bird sightings happen before 7 a.m. The tour guides are wonderful and very knowledgeable. They helped us see birds we never would have found or identified on our own. A highlight of the trip was a rare sighting of a golden eyelash pit viper in a tree by the trail.

Being in the middle of a beautiful protected ecosystem where one can explore the wonders of nature and take advantage of the expert guides from the station is simple amazing. It is inspiring to be around all the young people who are there studying, too. The accommodations are basic but clean and the 15 minute walk to and from the dining area is truly a bonus! Just be sure to have your raincoat or an umbrella at all times. At night fireflies and the orange lights of flying beetles will help light your way. Magical! The food was a complete surprise. The chef is supremely talented and the meals were varied, nutritious and simply delicious. They serve you buffet style so you can request the appropriate portion for your need. Everything is ecologically sound. It is a hot and humid place but the showers are excellent and I just imagined standing under a cool waterfall before bedtime! With the good fans over each bed it is possible to sleep well. Excellent and inexpensive laundry service on sight. The boat trip down the Sarapiqui river is very nice, too. We saw many creatures…cayman, crocodiles, iguanas plus SO many birds.

My only suggestion would be to have screen doors in addition to all the screen windows.

We loved everything .We stayed here 5 years ago so returned with friends, this time. We were all very impressed with the professional staff and their friendliness and willingness to help us out.The morning nature tour was magnificent, saw plenty of wildlife and our guide Talvo was informed and so helpful and knowledgeable and had a lovely persona.Accomodation was very good, housekeeping changed sheets after 2 nights, plenty of towels and a good shower. We ate in the canteen for all meals except one.We went out to the local town one night for dinner and was very disappointed. Meals were excellent in the canteen and good value.La Selva is a very special place and if you are interested in wildlife put this on your itinerary, you won't be disappointed

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Breakfasts were really good with different items daily made with fresh ingredients! The room was very basic but clean and comfortable. The star of the show is the magnificent forest that has been blessed with seventy years of protection! We loved our daily walks in the majestic stillness, punctuated by wonderful sightings of Agoutis, Currasows, and Great Green Macaws! The staff was courteous and helpful. Maps and signs were very helpful in planning our walks. We had a wonderful visit!

Check-in was a bit confusing as we arrived after dark and did not know where to go. Another couple visiting there were helpful in showing us where to go.

If you love nature, this outs you in the heart of it. Sarapiqui is a region of Costa Rica that is relatively untouched by commercial tourism. The nature walks were excellent, and we saw many birds and species that we hadn't seen before. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Food, which was included in the price, was simple but plentiful and good.

We knew the room would be basic, but we were sad it had no windows, so was not a place we wanted to spend time other than to sleep. But for the money it was good value and a great nature experience.

Right in the heart of the rainforest. The tour was great and the food was homemade. We saw lots of monkeys, snakes and leaf cutter ants. My teens and I loved it! It was also close to town by taxi ($16) to do white water rafting. Henry in reception was great 😊 and so was our tour guide, Octavio.

It was about a 15-20 minute walk through the rainforest to the cafeteria, which scared us a bit on our first night since we weren’t used to it, and it was dark, but it was a fun adventure, which we quickly grew to enjoy ☺️

Fantastic national park, full of wildlife and trials you can follow easily. A three hour tour included in the overnight stay is included - this was very informative and the guide really took time to explain and show us the environment.

As this is a research station accommodation is naturally dormitory style. We felt the accommodation was a little over priced as beds were a little uncomfortable and pillows needed updating. One fan cools the 6 bedded room. Meals are served canteen style.

Absolutely loved it, probably my favourite stop. Very comfortable rooms, clean, well organised and a free tour which was very informative. Saw sloth, reptiles, loads of birds and insect. Mammals were everywhere too. Wife saw the Honduran White Bat which was on the hit list. Food was great and scheduled, so helped keep structure in the day. Loads of coffee and cold water available on tap.

Na, impossible, absolutely sound and not at all imposing that it is a research facility.