Do you Like Orchids and Tropical Nature?
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Botanical Orchid Garden is a unique place located at La Garita, Alajuela, near the capital city (San José), and only 15 minutes in car from the International Airport. Here, during more than 40 years, native trees, palms, and other specimens have functioned as the “habitat” of hundreds of orchids and plants that people can discover walking along its beautiful trails.
This real tropical nature space was born when its owner, Claudio Salas, nature’s lover and Botany’s knowledgeable, saw a great potential in the land. When it was bought, this place was an abandoned coffee plantation, more than 40 years ago. But, it had very nice trees, some of them were estimated to be 100 years old so far.
Botanical Orchid Garden can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The land is practically flat, so one does not need to make a big physical effort to go across it. This is a very outstanding place, due to the fact that the “Guaria Morada Festival” is carried on every year (Guaria Morada: Costa Rican National Flower). This festival is carried out between February’s second week and February’s third week. This is a very good choice to include in your traveling itinerary. More information: www.orchidgardencr.com
Schedule: From Tuesday to Sunday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Photo by: Botanical Orchid Garden
