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La Selva Biological Station Description
(Local Name: Estación Biológica La Selva) This biological station is run by the Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) and features laboratories, experimental crops, a herbarium and a library. Of all the OTS sites, La Selva is the biggest and most frequently used for graduate courses in ecology as well as long term and ongoing biological experiments.

The La Selva area protects 1,600ha/3,952ac of premontane wet tropical rainforest. La Selva borders Braulio Carrilllo National Park (46,000ha/113,620ac) so the large area attracts a diverse amount of wildlife. Over 400 species of birds, 120 species of mammals and thousands of insect species have been recorded at La Selva. The area features 1,900 varieties of
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Hobbies & Activities category: Education institution;  Hiking opportunity;  Library;  Natural area;  Wildlife area, bird sanctuary
Address
Organization for Tropical Studies
Heredia
Costa Rica
http://www.ots.ac.cr/en/laselva
Tips
Guided hikes are offered daily at 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., costing US$20 per person.
Children aged 5-12 accompanied by an adult receive a half-price discount.
Contact the OTS to arrange accommodations.
Unguided hiking is not allowed at La Selva.
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities
Gift shop
On-site accomodations
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