Costa Rica Nature Pavilion

Overview

Description

Families, couples, seniors, and students with any kind of camera can photograph toucans, hummingbirds, and other exotic wildlife that appear within seven feet (two meters) of our covered pavilion. Guests can also explore the nature trails that lead to the river.

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 0

Percentage of local employees: 0

As a result of reforestation efforts carried out over the past 25 years, Costa Rica Nature Pavilion has become the home and feeding grounds of more than 225 bird species, including half of the species in Sarapiqui, giving it one of the highest diversities of bird species in Costa Rica.

Local high school students are mentored in the skills necessary to operate a successful ecotourism business.

Getting There

Nearest international airport: San José (SJO)

Travel time to nearest airport: 2 hours

Additional Information

Awards or Recognitions

The Nature Pavilion is a National Geographic Tour Destination.

Additional Web sites

• news.mongabay.com/2013/1016-costa-rica-birdwatching-tours.html (available in English). Article about Costa Rica Nature Pavilion on one of the world's most popular conservation news websites, Mongabay.com. Owner David Lando Ramirez sat down with Rhett Butler, founder of Mongabay.com, to share the story of his ecotourism venture.

Date This Information Was Provided

October 2013.

Photos courtesy of Costa Rica Nature Pavilion, Costa Rica, for SustainableTrip.org.