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Located about 8km north of town, this is a grassroots ecotourism effort, offering hiking
and canoeing on the Lago Jalapa. It's not the most professionally run operation, and guides
speak no English, but it offers access to the stunning lake in the Refugio de Vida Silvestre
Tapiria, surrounded by forest teeming with wildlife.
Sleeping
This stretch of jungle boasts quite a range of accommodations, from budget bunks in town
designed for local long-term plantation workers to several excellent lodges on the out-
skirts.
Cabinas Laura
CABINA
( 2766-6316; s/d US$24/30; )
Quiet and cheap; located on the road to the pier. Rooms are simple but spotless, with new
tiles, wooden furnishings and cable TV.
Mi Lindo Sarapiquí
HOTEL
( 2766-6281; s/d US$26/36; )
On the southern side of the soccer field, rooms here are simple, spacious and clean, with
hot water and ceiling fans. The onsite restaurant offers some of the freshest seafood in
town.
Posada Andrea Cristina B&B
B&B
( 2766-6265;
www.andreacristina.com
; s/d incl breakfast from US$38/55; )
On the edge of town and at the edge of the forest, this charming B&B is a gem. The
grounds are swarming with birds, sloths and monkeys, not to mention the frogs that popu-
late the pond. Quaint cabins all have high, beamed ceilings, colorful paint jobs and private
terraces. Or opt to stay in a funky tree house, built around a thriving Inga tree.
Your delightful host, Alex Martínez, is also a bird guide. He's active in environmental
serve and rescue center. You'll see some of the 'clients' around the
posada
(guesthouse).
Hotel Gavilán
HOTEL
