Limits have been placed on the numbers that may come in. This cloud forest reserve, in an area colonized by Quakers, is famous for its quetzal birds and excellent hotels. Come early in the morning. It has great surfing as well as the nation's most innovative tour agency, ATEC, which is run as a cooperative which benefits the locals. This spectacular private reserve is located high in the cloud forest.
Access is by cart pulled by a tractor.
There are a number of lodges in its close proximity. The nation's capital has a number of museums worth seeing and is a good place to use as a base for exploring the country. Be careful, however, because mugging can occur at night and thefts from unattended rental cars are commonplace. A protected dry tropical forest of Santa Rosa is the largest remaining stand in Central America, Santa Rosa features beaches, a historical site, and the chance to see wildlife. There are many lodges here, and you can get a package tour which will take you upriver.