Sarapiquí Conservation Learning Center

Overview

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Type of destination:

Farm / ranch / rural
River / lake / wetland
Forest / rainforest

Type of business:

Other

Rates:

See details about rates below.

Description

The Sarapiquí region of Costa Rica has a wealth of attractions for tourists including: Rafting on the Sarapiquí River, biological reserves, the Organization for Tropical Studies research station, huge diversity of flora and fauna, hot springs, banana and pineapple plantations, canopy tours. Located not far away also are La Paz waterfalls and the Poas and Arenal volcanoes.

Amenities

Event space (conferences / parties)
Internet connection
Kitchen

Other: Library, artisan gallery, plant nursery, public computer lab

Activities

Bird watching
Eco / nature / wildlife
Educational / research / volunteering
Visits to conservation projects
Volunteers accepted

Other: Costa Rican Cooking Class, Latin Dance Class, Lectures and other culturally educational activities

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 8

Percentage of local employees: 66%

The Sarapiquí Conservation and Learning Center (SCLC) located in the the tropical lowland region of Sarapiquí Costa Rica works to link local communities to conservation and sustainable development through education and tourism. Our tourism activities include rural community tourism activities and ecotourism activities. Our center helps put nearly $20,000 into the pockets of local families, as well as plants at least 1000 trees a year, and completes nearly 70 community service projects annually. We also help to provide resources school supplies to our local youth and have a scholarship program for aspiring students to improve their education. We conduct environmental education courses for 4 local schools and are the local office of the San Juan - La Selva Biological Corridor. Other educational offerings at the SCLC include English classes, after-school program, a computer lab, a public library and a local artisans' gallery.