La Quinta de Sarapiquí Country Inn

Overview

Description

We are in the north central zone of Costa Rica, between Puerto Viejo and La Virgen de Sarapiquí in the province of Heredia. The combination of high biological diversity, comfortable lodging, and easy access from San José, Arenal, or Limón, make ours a perfect destination. We have 10 acres (4 hectares) of regenerated farm land, an area reforested with native trees, natural forest on the river banks, and a marvelous tropical garden with many heliconias, gingers, palms, and flowering trees.

We have trails that go to the Sardinal River, the butterfly garden, the "Land of the Frogs," a botanical garden, vegetable garden, ponds, and barn. More than 100 of the 850 bird species found in Costa Rica have been identified at La Quinta.

There are a large number of activities available here and in nearby places such as scenic cruises and rafting on the majestic Sarapiquí River, excursions through the rainforest at the La Selva Biological Station next to Braulio Carrillo National Park, excursions on horseback, aerial tramway, and night excursions to the forest.

Rooms

31

Making a Difference

Percentage of local employees: 95%

We contribute to the well-being of the local and global environment with the following measures:

• We provide jobs - around 95% of our positions go to local workers.
• We develop collaborative programs with local schools such as cultural exchanges with our guests and giving donations for equipment and educational materials.
• We sponsor local cultural and sports activities.
• We grant four scholarships to students from the local high school.
• We are involved in community development and local environmental associations; all of these activities meant to improve the quality of life in the Sarapiquí community.
• We are actively involved in the Sarapiquí Chamber of Tourism.
• We have adopted environmental protection measures through programs for recycling, biodigesters, conserving resources and the use of non-contaminating products, and we educate tourists about these programs.

La Quinta de Sarapiquí Country Inn participates in the Pack for a Purpose program, in which guests can bring school supplies, medical supplies, and other small items from home to donate to the local community. Guests simply drop off their donation with our staff, and we will deliver it for them.

Rates

$101 – $150

For more information about rates, please visit:

• www.hotellaquintasarapiqui.com/rates (available in English, French, German and Spanish).

Getting There

Nearest international airport: San José (SJO)

Travel time to nearest airport: 2 hours

You can reach La Quinta from San José by two different routes, from the west or from the east via Braulio Carrillo National Park. You can come one way and leave by the other so as not to travel the same route twice. Travel time is approximately two hours for the 60-mile (96-km) trip.

We are located in Bajos de Chilamate in Sarapiqui:

• 7.5 miles (12 km) beyond Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui if coming from Braulio Carrillo or
• 3 miles (5 km) beyond La Virgen de Sarapiqui if coming from Vara Blanca.

Our sign is on the highway, practically in front of the business called Comisariato Las Brisas. La Quinta is 0.75 miles (1.2 km) off the highway on a paved road that is passable in any vehicle year-round.

Additional Information

Date This Information Was Provided

March 2011.

Photos courtesy of La Quinta de Sarapiquí Country Inn, Costa Rica, for SustainableTrip.org.