Heliconia Island is a naturalist’s paradise. The visual impact is stunning as you cross the rustic bridge and enter into the lush tropical beauty of the Botanical Garden.

Tourists are surrounded with an incredible display of exotic tropical flowers, palms, bamboo, bananas, and native tree species. The 5 acre Island/Botanical Garden is located in the Puerto viejo river.

The Sarapiquí region is in the North East sector of Costa Rica. It is an area well known for it’s great bio-diversity. Tourists can reach the island by car or public bus. It is an easy 1 hr drive from the capital city of San José. The Sarapiquí tropical rain forest is home to more than 100 species of mammals. A short list includes: The Howler, Spider, and White-faced Monkey, Peccary, Agouti, Coati, Sloth (two species), Jaguar, Tapir, Pacas, Anteater, Bracket Deer, Ocelot, Weasel, River Otter, Armadillos, Kinkajou, Raccoons, Iguanas, Lizards, Three frogs, Poison dart frog, Turtles and Crocodiles.

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