Wilson Botanical Garden

Wilson Botanical Garden Review

A highlight of any Costa Rican visit, this magical botanical garden has comfortable rooms in two modern buildings built of glass, steel, and wood, with private balconies overlooking a forested hillside. The smaller rooms have two single beds, and larger ones have three singles. The balconies cantilevered over a ravine make bird-watching a snap even from your room. Each room is named after the exotic plant growing at the doorway. Room rates include taxes, three hearty, home-style meals, a guided tour of the grounds, and 24-hour access to the garden. Staying overnight is the only way to see the garden at dusk and dawn or to walk the Sendero Río Java, a trail that follows a stream through a forest with birds and monkeys. The staff here is cheerful and professional, and the youthful enthusiasm of visiting research students is contagious.