Costa Rica 2004:
Sarapiqui Neotropical Center

San Jose & Santo Domingo
Puerto Viejo, Limón
Monteverde:
      - Instituto MV
      - San Gerardo
      - Santa Elena
      - Bellbird Cons. Ctr.
Santa Rosa Natl Park
Rincon de la Vieja

The rich biodiversity of the Sarapiquí region of north-central Costa Rica make it an essential field visit for Monteverde Institute course participants. The Sarapiquí River is known for its spectacular wildlife, students will typically take a three-hour motorized boat trip up the Sarapiquí River. Three of Costa Rica’s four species of monkey are often visible, along with sloths and an array of aquatic birds. Banana plantations also reach right down to the water’s edge providing a good example of monocrop agriculture, and the entire process of banana production is explained as well as the social, economic and environmental impact in the region. 

7:00 am           Breakfast
8:00 am           Depart to Sarapiquí via San Juan River
1:00 pm           Lunch at Garza Azul
3:00 pm           Check-in at Centro Neotrópico Sarapiquí
                        Orientation
5:00 pm           Lecture: The Impact of Hydroelectric Projects in the Sarapiquí River
6:30 pm           Dinner

Lodging: Centro Neotrópico Sarapiquí 

June 22^nd (Tuesday): Sarapiquí
La Selva Biological Station

La Selva is a biological station owned and managed by the Organization of Tropical Studies (OTS), La Selva was originally designed purely for research, and offers laboratory facilities for scientists. The station also conducts its own research, funded by outside sources, such as collaborating on the huge InBio project to catalogue every single living species in Costa Rica. 

6:30 am           Breakfast
7:30 am           Depart to La Selva Biological Station
8:00 am           Guided walk
Noon                Lunch
1:00 pm           Visit project
3:00 pm           Return to Centro Neotrópico Sarapiquí
6:00 pm           Dinner

Lodging: Centro Neotrópico Sarapiquí


 

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