Scientific Tourism
Sarapiquí is an exceptional place in the generation of scientific research about the tropical forest and its ecosystems. The extensive lands dedicated to the conservations of nature are home to a great variety of flora and fauna species, including endangered species.
For this reason, the area is visited regularly by a large number of researches, academics and university students who receive courses and workshops, or develop their own research.
La Selva Biological Station.
One of the most visited place for this purpose is the La Selva Biological Station, which belongs to the Organization of Tropical Studies (OTS), conformed by around sixty universities of different countries. This station of 1535 acres has been internationally recognized for its production and dissemination of scientific knowledge about the tropical forest. Currently, the station produces about 240 original publications per year.
The Tirimbina Biological Reserve
This reserve of 350 acres of tropical rainforest is dedicated to environmental education with children and adults, and to the conservation of biodiversity, ecotourism and scientific research.
A Culture of Research
These biological reserves have influenced the culture of Sarapiquí, motivating its inhabitants to be diffusers of the knowledge of the biodiversity that surrounds them. For this reason, most of the tourism industry in the areas has among its objectives to provide its visitors with an experience that goes beyond simple contact with nature.
Sarapiquí is characterized by the promotion of scientific tourism, which means accompanying the experience of knowledge that allows a deep approach to nature. For this reason, it is common to find shops with didactic tour in the forest.
You can also connect deeply with the tropical forest.
Ask at your hotel for scientific tourism offers.
