Sarapiqui is an inland region located in the northeast of Costa Rica which is home to several nature reserves. The lush tropical forests host many species of flora and fauna such as monkeys and turtles and Sarapiqui is one of the few places where green macaws live in the wild. Touring with an experienced guide is the best way to spot wildlife. Other popular activities here include river cruises, whitewater rafting and trekking to the active volcano. 

Sarapiqui has a humid climate with temperatures averaging around 23°C all year. The best time to visit is during the dry season from December to February, when the humidity is lower. The wettest months are September and October. Visiting Sarapiqui as a person with disabilities takes some planning but it is possible to find accessible accommodation and transportation. Some forest trails have been adapted to make them wheelchair-accessible.

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Tortuguero & Arenal tour, Costa Rica (7 days/6 nights)

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Welcome to Costa Rica! 

This peaceful country is one of the most bio-diverse regions in the world. 

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Sarapiqui

Situated along the Sarapiquí River's banks, the Selva Verde Lodge is a hotel with a unique mission. This premier eco-tourism destination aims to protect over 500 acres of endangered tropical forest and offer a sustainable and accessible sanctuary for guests and indigenous plants and animals to call home. 

This comfortable rainforest lodge offers accessible rooms with spectacular views of the Sarapiquí River. Each room has an accessible desk, sufficient free turn space, ceiling fans, and a private ensuite with a solar heated roll-in shower.  With these accessible and sustainable accommodations, you can enjoy your stay with ease. 

With its onsite restaurant and bar, this rainforest reserve takes care of the environment and your appetite. The hotel's Main Dining Hall offers buffet-style meals throughout the day, and the hotel's Restaurante Pizzeria La Terrazza is open for authentic Mediterranean style dinners. After a fulfilling meal, you are welcome to stop by the Selvita Bar, where you can enjoy refreshing drinks as you sit at river-view patio seating. 

This tropical gateway is the perfect place for guests looking to have an adventure or those looking to have a relaxing experience. With the site's outdoor pool, environmental education courses, and riverside location, guests are already immersed in an environment with unique flora and fauna. Guests can also travel 7.2 km (4.4 miles) to the La Selva Biological Station or head out on guided hikes, birding tours, and boat rides to explore the abundant biodiversity of the Sarapiquí region.

Selva Verde Lodge

A guest shows that Sarapiqui Room 35 queen beds have an abundant amount of free turn space between them.

Guides / staff members have experience assisting people with disabilities

Accessible bathroom available in only one stop of the activity

Places visited are all wheelchair accessible and can be navigated independently

La Selva Biological Station is your chance to experience and protect Costa Rican wildlife. Whether you’re on-site to study the research station’s 2,800 different species of plants and animals, or you’re just looking to admire Costa Rica’s abundant landscapes, the La Selva Biological Station offers you the chance to explore unspoiled forests in a sustainable and accessible way.  

You’ll start your journey at your hotel, where you’ll make your way to La Selva Biological Station by van. Once at the research center, you’ll be able to explore tropical rainforests preserved for research and education and even enjoy lunch amongst the trees. From there, you’ll be able being your trek on a path that is 100% accessible. 

You’ll start by crossing a suspension bridge that places you in the heart of a tropical rainforest. Surrounding by wildlife, you’ll be able to see species such as frogs, butterflies, monkeys, and birds. The entire trail is paved and features tactile strips, allowing you to traverse the path by manual or electric wheelchairs. The trail also features Braille signage at each informational stop enabling everyone to learn about Costa Rica’s endangered ecosystems while experiencing them first hand.

Biological Station la Selva Tour

Experience, protect, and study Costa Rican wildlife as you trek La Selva Biological Station's rainforests.

Tree frog with bright orange coloring sits on branch.