Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui Attractions
Lying at the confluence of the Puerto Viejo and Sarapiquí Rivers, about 6,000 people live in this small town and the surrounding districts. Historically, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí was an important river port on the trade route to the Caribbean Sea.
The vegetation in the area is premontane tropical wet forest and grassroots environmental activity is strong in the town. Local residents have been active in creating conservation programs for endangered animals and organic banana farming. Visitors should note that a dry season is virtually non-existent in the area.
The vegetation in the area is premontane tropical wet forest and grassroots environmental activity is strong in the town. Local residents have been active in creating conservation programs for endangered animals and organic banana farming. Visitors should note that a dry season is virtually non-existent in the area.
MUSA Women's Herb Cooperative
This is a small farm producing herbs of all varieties. Culinary, medicinal and cosmetic herbs are all for sale. The farm is also important as it provides a local support center for women.
