San Gerardo Station -Children's Eternal Rainforest

You'll enjoy moderate temperatures where most days feature a mix of sun, clouds, rain, and constant humidity. The forest is dense, full of epiphytes, with a great diversity of birds, frogs, reptiles, mammals and butterflies.

Our services:

• Moderate to difficult level trails, open daily by reservation
• Lunch option for visitors, one day with prior reservation
• Field station (shelter) open to the public with prior reservation. The nightly rate includes lodging, delicious food, and trail use!
• 7 km of trails through a spectacular forest and to a waterfall
• Spectacular view of the Arenal Volcano and its lagoon from the station
• Rooms with cabin type accommodation and private bathroom
• Electricity (no hot water or internet)
• Guide service available with prior reservation (day and/or night walk)

Access: Access by vehicle to the parking lot of Reserva Santa Elena.

Important notes:

• To get there from the parking lot, 3.5 km walking along a moderate to difficult trail.
• It is important to inform the Santa Elena Reserve if you leave the vehicle in the parking lot overnight.
• The trails have a natural surface, with different levels of difficulty (moderate and difficult) for people with good physical condition and resistance.

Recommendations: We recommend wearing rubber boots, long pants, a jacket or raincoat, and a bottle of water.

Fares: Contact destination.