Being in the middle of a beautiful protected ecosystem where one can explore the wonders of nature and take advantage of the expert guides from the station is simple amazing. It is inspiring to be around all the young people who are there studying, too. The accommodations are basic but clean and the 15 minute walk to and from the dining area is truly a bonus! Just be sure to have your raincoat or an umbrella at all times. At night fireflies and the orange lights of flying beetles will help light your way. Magical! The food was a complete surprise. The chef is supremely talented and the meals were varied, nutritious and simply delicious. They serve you buffet style so you can request the appropriate portion for your need. Everything is ecologically sound. It is a hot and humid place but the showers are excellent and I just imagined standing under a cool waterfall before bedtime! With the good fans over each bed it is possible to sleep well. Excellent and inexpensive laundry service on sight. The boat trip down the Sarapiqui river is very nice, too. We saw many creatures…cayman, crocodiles, iguanas plus SO many birds.

My only suggestion would be to have screen doors in addition to all the screen windows.

We loved everything .We stayed here 5 years ago so returned with friends, this time. We were all very impressed with the professional staff and their friendliness and willingness to help us out.The morning nature tour was magnificent, saw plenty of wildlife and our guide Talvo was informed and so helpful and knowledgeable and had a lovely persona.Accomodation was very good, housekeeping changed sheets after 2 nights, plenty of towels and a good shower. We ate in the canteen for all meals except one.We went out to the local town one night for dinner and was very disappointed. Meals were excellent in the canteen and good value.La Selva is a very special place and if you are interested in wildlife put this on your itinerary, you won't be disappointed

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Breakfasts were really good with different items daily made with fresh ingredients! The room was very basic but clean and comfortable. The star of the show is the magnificent forest that has been blessed with seventy years of protection! We loved our daily walks in the majestic stillness, punctuated by wonderful sightings of Agoutis, Currasows, and Great Green Macaws! The staff was courteous and helpful. Maps and signs were very helpful in planning our walks. We had a wonderful visit!

Check-in was a bit confusing as we arrived after dark and did not know where to go. Another couple visiting there were helpful in showing us where to go.

Right in the heart of the rainforest. The tour was great and the food was homemade. We saw lots of monkeys, snakes and leaf cutter ants. My teens and I loved it! It was also close to town by taxi ($16) to do white water rafting. Henry in reception was great 😊 and so was our tour guide, Octavio.

It was about a 15-20 minute walk through the rainforest to the cafeteria, which scared us a bit on our first night since we weren’t used to it, and it was dark, but it was a fun adventure, which we quickly grew to enjoy ☺️

Fantastic national park, full of wildlife and trials you can follow easily. A three hour tour included in the overnight stay is included - this was very informative and the guide really took time to explain and show us the environment.

As this is a research station accommodation is naturally dormitory style. We felt the accommodation was a little over priced as beds were a little uncomfortable and pillows needed updating. One fan cools the 6 bedded room. Meals are served canteen style.

Absolutely loved it, probably my favourite stop. Very comfortable rooms, clean, well organised and a free tour which was very informative. Saw sloth, reptiles, loads of birds and insect. Mammals were everywhere too. Wife saw the Honduran White Bat which was on the hit list. Food was great and scheduled, so helped keep structure in the day. Loads of coffee and cold water available on tap.

Na, impossible, absolutely sound and not at all imposing that it is a research facility.

I am a birdwatcher and nature lover, and rated highly for that experience rather than the room and board. Room was very clean and the overhead oscillating fan was appreciated. Electrical outlets by each bunk. Staff were helpful and guides worked very hard with multiple tours a day. Grounds are safe and marked, with wifi extending away from reception and room. To save me the long walk to my room and back for meals, they moved me closer to the main reception and eating area. Able to accommodate gluten free menu.

I knew going in that accommodation and meals is more like summer camp. Bunk beds, thin sheets, bad pillows and minimal lighting, but that is easy to accept as it is a research station first...that happens to allow tourists to stay. I received an accessible room, which is great if you need it, but it is missing the lockable cabinet and outdoor bench other rooms had and I realize they didn't make wardrobe accessible....hanger rod is 6 feet high. Not a deal breaker, but to be noted.

The accommodation is basic but who cares, you're not there for the room-you are there for a once in a lifetime wildlife opportunity and that is what you get. On our free guided tour (with just three other lovely people and an expert guide) we saw two types of vipers, two types of poison dary frog, countless birds, armadillos, peckarys (and more) and learnt so much. Equally, walking the trails ourselves was amazing! The food was tasty and it was nice to meet all the scientists conducting research here. If you like wildlife, make the effort and go. Also, if like us you are backpacking with huge, heavy bags, you can ask to leave them at reception and just take what you need to your room. We travelled all around Costa Rica and this was our favourite location.

The location is in pristine jungle. Best place to see birds and wildlife with expert guides and many of the other guests were very knowledgable scientists/entomologist . Breakfast, lunch and dinner served in the canteen was nutrious and filling.

Our room wasn't cleaned so towels were always damp. Everything felt damp as were in a tropical jungle.

Amazing and immersive rainforest experience. The forest itself is the true star of the show. The diversity of wildlife is outstanding. It was so special to have the researchers for the guides (you get a free morning tour if you stay there and we paid for a night tour). We saw and learned so much. we stayed for two nights with full board and loved every moment. Its not a hotel and we really enjoyed that it was something different. We embraced it as a place for learning and enjoyed that everyone was there for the same reason.

Pillows and mattresses need replacing but still slept fine. Maybe more places to hang wet clothes (hooks?).