Casa de Orquideas
The Orchid house is roughly a 15 minute boat ride from Golfito but is a world away and is a sanctuary for botanists and nature lovers. The gardens are a continuous work in progress but are meticulously maintained by the on site naturalists. Plants including, orchids, heliconias, bromeliads attract over 100 bird species that are attracted to the park’s grounds.
Self-guided walking tours are available for $5 per person monday through thursday. The gardens can be reached by boat, kayak, or on foot for travelers staying on Playa San Josecito.
- Other Attractions
Arenal Volcano National Park
Braulio Carrillo National Park
Cabo Blanco Absolute Reserve
Cahuita National Park
Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
Carara National Park
Childrens Eternal Rainforest Reserve
Corcovado National Park
Corobici River
Curi-Cancha Reserve
Curu National Wildlife Refuge
Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge
Irazu Volcano National Park
Isla de Cano
Juan Castro Blanco National Park
La Fortuna Waterfall
Lake Arenal
Manuel Antonio National Park
Marino Ballena
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Naranjo River
Pacuare River
Palo Verde
Penas Blancas River
Poas Volcano National Park
Reventazon River
Rincon de la Vieja National Park
Rio Celeste
Rio Frio
Santa Elena Reserve
Santa Rosa National Park
Sarapiqui River
Savegre River
Tarcoles River
Tenorio & Miravalles Protected Zone
- Nearby
Arenal
Bagaces
Bahia Salinas
Cahuita
Cartago
Corcovado
Dominical
Drake Bay
Escazu
Golfito
Heredia
Isla de Cano
Jaco
La Paz Waterfall
Liberia
Santa Teresa
Manuel Antonio
Manzanillo
Matapalo Guanacaste
Monteverde
Montezuma
Naranjo
Nosara
Ocotal
Palo Verde
Pangola
Papagayo Gulf
Playa Cocles
Playa Conchal
Playa del Coco
Playa Flamingo
Playa Manzanillo
Puerto Jimenez
Puerto Viejo
Quepos
Rainforest Tram Alantic
Rincon de La Vieja
Samara
San Jose
Sarapiqui
Sierpe
Alajuela & SJO Int'l
Tamarindo
Tambor
Tenorio Volcano Area
Tortuga Island
Uvita
Veragua Rainforest
Paquera
Hojancha