Sarapiqui, Costa Rica: The Sustainable Tourist Destination

As one of two certified sustainable destinations in Latin America, Sarapiqui is one of the best places in Costa Rica for the eco-conscious, nature loving traveler. In Sarapiqui, tourists can discover and explore many lesser known natural gems in a rural rainforest and farming community. If you plan to visit Sarapiqui, here is our guide to help you plan your visit.

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Map

Map of Sarapiqui, Costa Rica

Sarapiqui is the largest canton in Heredia, making up 85% of the province. It has 5 districts and the main ones for tourists are Puerto Viejo, Horquetas and La Virgen. Puerto Viejo is the capital city of the Sarapiqui canton.

How to Get to Sarapiqui

Bus

The main bus station is in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui and there is a bus from San Jose to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui everyday. Terminal del Caribe (Calle Central, Ave 15) has a bus at 630, 730, 10, 1130, 130 PM, 230 PM, 330 PM, 430 PM and 6 PM that takes 2 hours.

There is another bus from San Jose via the Vara…

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