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Las Cruces Biological Station

Coto Brus, Puntarenas

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 4.1 km to Wilson Botanical Garden

Suitable for your business tripStay productive with business facilities.

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4.6/5

FantasticFrom 20 reviews

5.0/57 Mar 2026

Kathleen • Couple Trip

Husband and I are here on last leg of a birding trip. This is one of 10 of places we have stayed, and is our favorite ecolodge. Lots of birds on the property, and stay includes a complementary bird tour on-site. We did all meals food plan; meals are basic, made with fresh ingredients and full portions. Spacious rooms have nice views of adjacent jungle.

5.0/51 Jan 2026

Elissa • Trip with Friends

The rooms were clean and spacious. The meals were healthy, delicious, and varied - prepared by cheerful and skilled cooks in the onsite kitchen, and served in a comfortable and nicely decorated dining hall overlooking the grounds and forest. I highly recommend booking a tour of the grounds to learn more about the history of the garden and the habitat conservation efforts underway in the area. Our tour guide, Jason, shared expert bird and plant identification information, as well as fascinating descriptions of the ecological interactions among some of the species in this premontane forest. The staff were super friendly, and the grounds were peaceful and lovely. Nearby San Vito was also fun to explore, as it is not a "touristy" place, but a regular town with an interesting history.

5.0/511 Dec 2025

Ronald

Goede gids, mooie trails, vele vogelsoorten

5.0/53 May 2025

Gena • Trip with Friends

We had an amazing time. The property was beautiful and well maintained. Thoroughly enjoyed our time with Jason. Definitely would come back.

5.0/517 Apr 2025

James • Couple Trip

We enjoyed our cabin with an amazing view and deck. The food was good and the grounds were wonderful for walking for birdwatching which is what we were there for. We also had an excellent guide (Jeisson) for an early morning bird walk.

5.0/56 Mar 2025

Jenny • Trip with Friends

Las Cruces is a beautiful botanical garden and the accommodation is lovely, with a nice terrace and views. The guide was wonderful and its a great garden for bird watching. Food was good and tea and coffee was always available. The walking outside of the botanical garden was a little less extensive than I had hoped but there is some and the garden itself is magical.

5.0/524 Feb 2025

Anita

The food was simple, tasty, and consistent, prepared and served by lovely kitchen staff in a very clean, beautiful dining area open to the breeze and overlooking the Wilson Botanical Garden. Rooms were clean, spacious, simple. In addition to the gardens, there are good trails into the adjacent rain forest. This property is in the mountains of southern Costa Rica - not so hot as elsewhere and a very interesting place to stay.

5.0/56 Feb 2025

Regina • Trip with Friends

Fantastic staff at a spectacular location.

5.0/521 May 2023

Roger

Get an appreciation for a special climate and animals of Costa Rica. The guide service was informative. We even did some extra trips after hours. Food service is simple, convenient, and more than sufficient.

5.0/512 Feb 2023

Lawrence

The tour of the gardens was fascinating.

5.0/513 Jan 2021

Jason • Solo Trip

The free tour was worth every minute of it through the greens. I also enjoyed the free breakfast and the view from my balcony. It was a very nice and peaceful place to be

5.0/57 Jan 2021

Monika • Couple Trip

excellent place, it felt good our money contributed to some meaningful eco work. The shop was closed so no chance to contribute more by buying the gardens souvenirs. solar-power water heater, plenty of very hot, high pressure water despite cloudy/rainy day.

5.0/523 Feb 2018

Fred

We really liked the Las Cruces Biological Station and the hotel. Lots of trails to hike on that were well marked with numerous plants identified. Many birds to look at, take photos or just enjoy them. Guided tour was excellent and enjoyed by all. Hotel was very close to everything. Meals were excellent. Don't miss it.

5.0/54 Feb 2018

Don Bernardo

We did both a night tour and an included morning tour with guide Jason. He was excellent. Wonderful palm and bromeliad collections. Terrific birding. At night--frogs, spiders, sleeping birds, toads, snakes. The bird feeding station had a wonder variety of tanagers.

5.0/520 Jan 2018

Annette • Couple Trip

Very well managed place with accommodations for overseas researches as well as tourists. Fantastic birding of Colorful birds at the feeders. The garden grounds is huge and full of hummingbirds.

4.0/511 Jun 2023

Russell

It may be important to know there is no bar or alcohol available at the biological station. Bring your own booze, or there’s a good bar/restaurant about a quarter of a mile away on the road back towards San Vito.

4.0/510 Apr 2018

William

Very simple accommodations, very simple meal plan, grounds of Wilson Botanical fantastic to see and wander about. Staff very helpful and tour guide Jason very pleasant and a book of knowledge about Flores and fauna.

4.0/518 Mar 2018

eulabeans

This is a field station of the Organization for Tropical Studies, where scientists, students and volunteers conduct biological research. They offer available rooms to guests, along with full board. Rooms are small but comfortable for their basic purpose. Bathroom very small but adequate; plenty of hot water for showers. Food was plentiful and very good, plenty of salad, vegetables, and vegetarian options. No alcohol. Anyone looking into lodgings here is presumably interested in the birds and/or plants, as many species of both are found here. The station is located in Wilson Botanical Garden, so you need only walk out your door to find what you came for. A guided walk is included with your stay. and is very informative. If you want to stay here during the high season, you would be wise to inquire at least 6 months in advance. I inquired in September about availability of 3 nights in February or March, and at that time they had only two such slots still available. This is not the least expensive lodging available in the area, but with all meals included it is good value for the money, and you can feel good about your dollars going to support OTS' good work.

2.0/56 Aug 2025

Antonio • Couple Trip

La propiedad como Jardin Botanico, y para vivir una experiencia natural, super, Mas como Hotel pesimo, Primero las habitaciones tiene demaciada iluminacion por medio de ventanas, pero no todas tienen cortinas, lo cual no permite un buen descanso, ademas que apenas aclara ingresa toda la luz, un Segmento de las hbitaciones no tiene vidrio solo cedazo, y eso hace que ingrese mucho frio, No hay television, y el internet es bastante malo o lento, no apto para trabajar Los horarios de alimentacion son demaciado cortos, y si no se come a esa hora no hay opciones de alimentacion, Uno de los días no nos hicieron la limpieza, En recepcion intentataron atender las demandas, pero al parecer no tienen la capacidad de brindar un servicio adecuado al de un hotel para descanso,

2.0/517 Dec 2018

steve • Couple Trip

We were given a private cabin in the forest which we thought would be better than the villas across from the dining hall. The photos of the rooms on hotels.com, however, are of the villa rooms, which appear to be better, but I can't vouch for that as I did not see them in person. Our cabin was dirty, run down and in need of a major remodeling. There was no hot water, the mattresses were in poor condition, and the shower was so gross, neither my husband or I used it. There was mold on the ceiling above the beds and various insects crawling about the cabin as well. The breakfast was skimpy-- undrinkable coffee, two small pieces of papaya, a couple scoops of rice and eggs and musty-tasting toast that had the crusts sliced off. We only stayed one night to go birding in the Wilson Botanical Garden and were glad to check out in the morning. We stayed the following night at Casa Botania a mile down the road, which was absolutely wonderful.

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San Vito de Coto Brus, San Vito, CR

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Check-in3:00 PM-anytime

Check-out11:30

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5 PM. The check-in location differs from the property location. Check-in location: [Caseta de Seguridad despues de las 5:00 pm]. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

About Las Cruces Biological Station

Las Cruces Biological Station Location
With a stay at Las Cruces Biological Station in San Vito, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of San Vito Park and Dante Alighieri Cultural Center. This hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Wilson Botanical Garden and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Las Cavernas de Corredores.

Las Cruces Biological Station Facility and Service
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and a banquet hall.

Las Cruces Biological Station Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 65 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

Restaurant and Cafe
Stop by the hotel's restaurant for lunch or dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 8 AM.

Room Type and Price

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 - Sun, 30 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children