Come experience the stunning cloud forest scenery, extraordinary biodiversity, comfortable facilities and accommodations, stimulating company, and world-class programs of Ecolodge San Luis & Biological Station. Directed by tropical biologists, the project integrates education, research, ecotourism, and community relations, and offers a wide range of activities for academic groups and general audiences alike. Situated on a working tropical farm at the head of the San Luis Valley, the property borders the Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve and the Children's International Rainforest, and shares with them a stunning diversity of wildlife. Ecolodge San Luis & Biological Station has been recognized as a model of sustainable tropical ecotourism. Please read on.

Come to Ecolodge San Luis and discover tropical nature and Costa Rican rural culture in the company of our superb team of expert resident naturalists. All our guides are active researchers, eager to share their knowledge and enthusiasm. Immerse yourself in hands-on activities, learn about tropical ecology, and experience Costa Rican life first-hand. The wide range of activities includes:

- Guided and solo walks on our extensive trail system
- Lectures, seminars, and slide presentations
- Tropical farm activities, coffee picking, milking
- Hands-on laboratory and field activities
- Reforestation projects
- Spanish language workshops
- World-class birdwatching with expert guides
- Swimming under the San Luis waterfall
- Horseback riding
- Tours of the medicinal garden
- Guided night hikes
- Cloud forest photography
- Cooking and dance workshops
- Volleyball with staff and neighbors
- Volunteer research participation
- Fiestas with the San Luis community
- Homestays with local families

Day-trips to Monteverde and Santa Elena, the Skywalk canopy bridges, Skytrek zipline, butterfly garden, hummingbird gallery, Monteverde Cheese factory, CASEM women's crafts cooperative, and more·

·Or relax with a book in a hammock, distracted only by the call of toucans·