San Isidro de El General Attractions
This town is commonly known as San Isidro and is one of the most important in the southern region of Costa Rica. San Isidro is the commercial center of the cattle ranches, coffee farms and plant nurseries of the surrounding areas. About 40,000 people live in San Isidro and the surrounding districts. San Isidro is the patron saint of farmers and on the saint's feast day (May 15) farmers in the region bring their stock into town to be blessed.
While there are few attractions actually in the city, San Isidro is a transportation hub and acts as a gateway to many interesting activities. San Isidro's public market offers a large array of locally grown fruits and vegetables. The modern and pleasant town offers several options for clean and affordable accommodations, as well as dining options.
While there are few attractions actually in the city, San Isidro is a transportation hub and acts as a gateway to many interesting activities. San Isidro's public market offers a large array of locally grown fruits and vegetables. The modern and pleasant town offers several options for clean and affordable accommodations, as well as dining options.
Annual Fair
San Isidro's annual fair is held during the first week of February. Horticultural, agricultural, competitions and industrial shows are featured.
FUDEIBOL Reserve
The Foundation for the Development of the Quebradas Biological Reserve (FUDEBIOL) was created in 1989 in order to protect the Upper Quebradas River basin. This area provides San Isidro and the surrounding areas with drinking water.
Run by local and foreign volunteers, the center offers visitors and volunteers the experience of a successful conservation initiative in practice. The scenic area offers views of the El General Valley from hiking trails and a butterfly garden.
Run by local and foreign volunteers, the center offers visitors and volunteers the experience of a successful conservation initiative in practice. The scenic area offers views of the El General Valley from hiking trails and a butterfly garden.
FUDEBIOL Reserve
Box 95-8000
San Isidro de Pérez Zeledón, San Jose
Costa Rica
Box 95-8000
San Isidro de Pérez Zeledón, San Jose
Costa Rica
La Botija Ranch
This recreational area and mountain lodge is a popular weekend destination. Offering vistas of the El General Valley, nature trails lead to a pre-Columbian archaeological site with petroglyphs. There is also a swimming pool and small museum at Rancho La Botija, exhibiting 19th C antiques and implements. Horseback riding on the grounds is popular as well.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always opened on:
Juan Santamaría Day - Costa Rica (April 11)
Guanacaste Day - Costa Rica (July 25)
Virgin de Los Angeles Day - Costa Rica (August 2)
Assumption Day/Mother's Day - Costa Rica (August 15)
Independence Day - Costa Rica (September 15)
Columbus Day / Dia de la Raza - Costa Rica (October 12)
All Souls Day (November 2)
Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 8)
Corpus Christi - Christian (Jun 10)
Guanacaste Day - Costa Rica (July 25)
Virgin de Los Angeles Day - Costa Rica (August 2)
Assumption Day/Mother's Day - Costa Rica (August 15)
Independence Day - Costa Rica (September 15)
Columbus Day / Dia de la Raza - Costa Rica (October 12)
All Souls Day (November 2)
Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 8)
Corpus Christi - Christian (Jun 10)
Horse rentals are available.
On national holidays the lodge is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Contact the lodge for accommodation information and rates.
Packages including accommodations and tours are available.
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