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La Selva
Biological
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Description:
La Selva Jungle Lodge
La Selva, situated at the confluence of two major rivers in the Caribbean lowlands of northern Costa Rica (10° 26' N, 83° 59' W), comprises 1,600 hectares (3,900 acres) of tropical wet forests and disturbed lands. It averages 4 meters (over 13 feet) of rainfall that is spread rather evenly throughout the year. The Station is bordered on the south by Braulio Carrillo National Park, which contains more than 46,000 hectares of forest land and is the core conservation unit of the 91,000-hectare Cordillera Volcánica Central Biosphere Reserve.
Braulio Carrillo National Park extends down to La Selva through a forest corridor that descends in elevation from 2,906 meters at Volcán Barva to 35 meters above sea level at La Selva. This reserve, consisting of both La Selva's protected environs and the Park, has four major tropical life zones and includes more than 5,000 species of vascular plants, of which more than 700 species are trees.
The fauna is similarly diverse. Large predators include jaguars, pumas, and bushmasters. Thousands of arthropod species are being currently recorded at La Selva, and more than 400 species of resident and migratory birds have been sighted in the reserve, representing almost half of Costa Rica's bird species.
Building on a strong base of systematic biology and evolutionary biology, research at La Selva has diversified to include ecosystem-level projects, physiological ecology, soil science, and forestry trials of native tree species. These studies have resulted in the publication of more than 1,600 scientific articles, theses, and books and perhaps another 1,000 write-ups of course projects.
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Facilities:
La Selva can sleep 80 people in comfortable six-person dormitory rooms and cabins. A central dining hall accommodates more than 100 people for meals day in and day out. A large workshop serves both Station maintenance and researcher needs. These facilities, combined with the forest reserve and Braulio Carrillo National Park, make La Selva one of the world's premier sites at which to conduct ecosystem research.
We offer cabins equipped with twin beds, private bath, fan, and balcony. Also we have family houses totally equipped with kitchen, two rooms, private bath, and terrace. And also dormitory-style rooms with bunk beds, and share baths.
We offer set time meals in a buffet style service. Vegetarian food is a daily option. Box lunch are also offered.
Others : Gift Shop, Library, Laundry and a Academic Center .
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Activities:
- Half Day and Full Day Guided walks
- Early Birding Tour
- Night Tour
- Rainforest Photography Workshop
- Workshop Birding 10
- Boat tours
- Customized trips
- Educational trips
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Rates:
ALL INCLUSIVE |
| Rate per pax/per night |
Rack |
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| Single |
$78.00 |
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| Double |
$67.50 |
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| Additional person |
$56.00 |
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| Children 5 to 12 years old |
$21.00 |
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| Rate includes: Lodging, three meals, one guided walk |
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| Rate per pax |
Rack |
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| Half Day 1-3pax |
$36.00 |
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| Half Day 4-6 pax |
$32.00 |
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| Half Day 7 or more pax |
$28.00 |
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| Full Day 1-3 pax |
$45.00 |
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| Full Day 4-6 pax |
$40.00 |
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| Full Day 7 or more pax |
$38.00 |
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| Rate includes: one guided walk with bilingual naturalist |
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| Additional meals for childrens 5-12 years old:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner: $4.50 per meal; taxes included. |
| Additional meals adults :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner: $9.00 per meal; taxes included. |
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