– Region: Heredia — OTS La Selva Biological Station (lowland rainforest research station, Sarapiquí)

 – Elevation: 50

 – GPS Coordinates: 10.434° N, 84.009° W

 – Access Difficulty: T1 — Road accessible from Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí (6km from town) 

 – Opening Season: Year-round (tours + accommodation subject to researcher priority; best Dec–Apr)

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 40  – Showers: Yes — hot showers

 – Drinking Water: Yes — piped – Meals & food: Full board (cafeteria)

– Mobile Signal: Yes – Payment Methods: Card — USD 100–150/night full board (tourist) | reservations essential | threepaths.co.cr

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 – Short Description: One of the world’s most important tropical biology research stations (Organization for Tropical Studies / OTS). 1,614 hectares of lowland rainforest. 500+ bird species (highest density in Central America). Four monkey species, 2 sloth species, tapir, puma. 57km of trails. Both tourists and researchers welcome but researchers have priority. Scientific rigor + immersion in genuine primary rainforest research environment. Home to José María Figueres Olsen Biological Reserve.