Local tropical research station
La Gamba,
Twin room in a B&B
Your impact host isDaniel
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About your accomodation
The accommodation is located on the grounds of the tropical station, right on the edge of the Piedras Blancas National Park.
The Tropical Station has a total of 6 buildings: the main building and reception, 2 accommodation buildings (Casa Matula and Casa Nueva), the Comedor (kitchen and dining veranda) and the research workshop with adjoining lecture hall.
You will be accommodated in one of the two accommodation buildings.The double rooms are simply furnished, but cozy and clean.The bathrooms are equipped with barrier-free shared showers and toilets.Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are included in the price.
The garden surrounding the buildings on the ward provides relaxation and recreation...
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Hi, I'm Daniel and I’ll be happy to host you during your stay!
The Tropical Station La Gamba is a research, teaching and training institution of the University of Vienna located at the edge of the rainforest in Costa Rica. Located in one of the most species-rich lowland rainforests in Central America, it offers ideal conditions for field research, courses and seminars.
The tropical station makes a significant contribution to the study of tropical rainforests, stimulates interest in rainforest conservation and research, and offers students and nature enthusiasts the opportunity to deepen their understanding of nature in the rainforest.
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© Photos: La Gamba, Klara Schweigmann
Activities
Due to the close proximity to the national park and the village of La Gamba, exciting excursions can be undertaken. We have put together some half-day and full-day tours that can be undertaken directly from the station.
These include activities such as horse riding, hiking, river walks, night walks, visits to …
Offerings
- Close to nature
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- Project tour possible
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- Electricity
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Location
How to get there
The tropical station is located near the Pacific coast in the southwest of Costa Rica, 8 km north of Golfito and 4 km from the Panamericana.Golfito, the nearest town, has an airport with connections to San José (Sansa Air, approx.50 minutes, from 150 USD).From there you can get to the station by cab or car...
