Centro de Rescate de Vida Salvaje

Tip

A pleasant short stop; daytime is best.

Be careful

Keep an eye on your belongings, as in any city park.

Places nearby

• Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center (formerly Zoo Ave)Parks & Wildlife14-hectare wildlife rescue and rehabilitation sanctuary near the airport with birds, cats, monkeys and reptiles that are treated and released when possible; visits help fund the rescue work.
• Las Delicias del MaízFood & CoffeeCorn-focused Costa Rican restaurant west of Alajuela with casados, beef-rib soup served with corn cakes, vegetarian choices and a refreshing pineapple-mint drink; an English menu is available.
• Botanical Orchid Garden La GaritaParks & Wildlife · from $6Small botanical garden near the airport with a self-guided path through the grounds, an orchid showroom with hundreds of blooms and koi ponds.
• Bitzü Coffee TourParks & Wildlife · from $30Small-group boutique coffee farm tour at the foot of Poás volcano: seed to cup, a look at the plantation, roasting and a live tasting with valley views.
• Cevichera Junior (Mercado de Alajuela)Food & CoffeeEstablished seafood stall-restaurant inside the Alajuela market, praised for shrimp ceviche, breaded fish, paella and rice with seafood at low prices and big portions.
• Costa Rica Green AirwaysTransfers & Rentals · takes 30 minDomestic airline flying from San José airport to Manuel Antonio, Nosara, Santa Teresa/Montezuma and Puerto Jiménez.