SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
10% of Tirimbina is accessible for tourist and educational activities, the rest of the reserve is maintained for research and conservation. Within the area open to the public we have easily accessible trails that will allow you to visit the different microenvironments of the rainforest. Access to the forest is through a 264 m long suspension bridge , which crosses the Sarapiquí River. Additionally, we have a second suspension bridge open to the public between the trails to explore the forest from another perspective.
Just two hours from San José and along well-paved roads, you will find in Tirimbina everything you need to disconnect from stress and reconnect with nature. We offer:
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Trails in a forest with exuberant biodiversity
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Suspension bridges with stunning views
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Accommodation with three types of rooms
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Restaurant with a la carte and buffet service
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Secure parking with 24/7 surveillance
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Free internet access
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Great variety of tours
All our tourist services are under the tourism sustainability certificate of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute, endorsed by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.
ECOTOURISM
Tirimbina has more than 15 years of experience carrying out sustainable tourism activities
Our mission to conserve biodiversity guides tourism activities towards a sustainable model, always being vigilant about our environmental, social and economic impact . For this reason, we have a Sustainability Management System and certifications that allow us to demonstrate to visitors our commitment to the environment. Among them we have the Tourism Sustainability Certificate (CST) , internationally recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) . We also participated in the process to declare Sarapiquí as a sustainable tourist destination, becoming part of the organizations certified by the German company TourCert.
The commitment to sustainability has also led us to be part of the Code of Conduct Program , which promotes the fight against child sex tourism and we also have commits to gender equality by certifying us as a safe space for women who travel alone, through the initiative of Sofia Network . Tirimbina is also a proud bearer of the country brand "Esencial Costa Rica" representing the values that accompany it, which are: excellence, sustainability, innovation, social progress and Costa Rican connection.
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Water quality. Analyze the physical, chemical and biological factors that influence the water quality of the Sarapiquí River.
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Bats and seeds. Conduct an experiment to analyze the role of these mammals in forest regeneration.
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Butterflies in science. Study and explore the different environments in which butterflies develop.
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Biodiversity. Measure the plant diversity that exists in Tirimbina by practicing simple ecology techniques.
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Discovering the rainforest. Observe and record various biological and physical aspects of this ecosystem.
EDUCATIONAL TOURISM
Tirimbina also receives groups from schools and colleges which use Tirimbina as a space to carry out their activities. These groups take advantage of our facilities, talks and educational practices. There are 5 different topics, all in the natural sciences area (see list on the left) and can be adapted to groups of different levels. In each of them, students can put into practice the knowledge acquired theoretically in their classrooms, while having direct contact with the resources they are studying.
Our Sustainability Reports
Since its inception, Tirimbina has been committed to operating in harmony with both the environment and the local community. Since 2023, we have been publishing comprehensive reports that document our journey toward sustainability. These reports reflect our progress, challenges, and ongoing efforts to create a more sustainable future.