The main city of Sarapiqui Costa Rica used to be a port town. Today this area is among the most important ecological and adventure destinations in Costa Rica. The Braulio Carrillo National Park and la Selva Biological Station are some of the protected areas located close to Sarapiqui. The Sarapiqui River, once an important commerce route for the small port, is now a major adventure and nature attraction.
Close to San Jose and the Central Valley, Sarapiqui is conveniently located north of the Central Volcanic Mountain Range of Costa Rica. Also halfway between the Tortuguero National Park and Arenal Volcano, Sarapiqui is a strategic stop in the way. It takes just a visit to realize Sarapiqui is on of the most beautiful destinations in Costa Rica.
Why go to Sarapiqui in Costa Rica? The Sarapiquí River offers I-IV whitewater rafting for adventure seekers. These rapids are some of the main attraction in Sarapiqui. Boat tours along the Sarapiqui River to explore the vegetation, flora and fauna of the area are another important activity. Among other species you may sight caimans, sloths, monkeys. Another 102 species of reptiles and amphibians and over 360 species of birds make Sarapiqui a perfect bird watching destination.
As you can see Sarapiqui is an excellent Costa Rica destination, so if you want to enjoy some adventure in a nature paradise, just contact us and we’ll help you discover Sarapiqui Costa Rica.