SENSORIA TROPICAL:
A true tropical rainforest experience

If you’re planning a trip or vacation to visit Costa Rica, you’ll probably be expecting lush, green, vibrant, tropical, and wild sights. Sensoria falls right in place with your expectations.
Located in the Northern slope of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, right in the midpoint between Alajuela and Guanacaste, Sensoria offers a true rainforest experience, at a very close distance to Guanacaste’s most pristine white sanded beaches. If you’re visiting the Gulf of Papagayo, and wish to experience the tropical jungle of Costa Rica don’t hesitate to book a tour with us! Here’s a list of 5 amazing facts about the Rainforest in Sensoria:
1-Vibrant Biodiversity Sensoria preserves Middle-elevation Tropical Rainforest which is located along the Guanacaste Conservation Area, specifically next to the Rincón de la Vieja National Park. This means that it is within the mid point between the Dry Tropical Rainforest of Guanacaste’s Gold Coast, and the Humid and Cloud Tropical Rainforests of Guanacaste’s Volcanic Range. This results in an impressive concentration of biodiversity, featuring a vibrant ecosystem of animals and plants, that represent up to 3% of the worlds biodiversity.
2-Fertile Ground The tropical and highly humid environment found in our rainforest results in a very fertile development of ground surface. We receive constant precipitation throughout the year, as we enjoy rain during 10 months out of 12 yearly. This climate results in major transformation within the forest floor, as decaying leaves, fallen trees and organic material cycle throughout the constantly green season. This gives way to a shallow but very fertile layer of soil of approximately 2 meters deep. The fertility of the soil allows trees and plants to grow quickly without having to root their systems too deep into the ground. Therefore our trees have mostly wide roots rather than deep ones.

3- Intelligent Trees

The fertile ground is inhabited by a magnificent network of trees, which grow together in balance along the forest floor. These trees are mostly thin and tall, as their weight must be in balance with the shallow fertile layer that lays above the deeper volcanic ground. Some of these trees have evolved to be able to produce energy not only through the chlorophyll in their leaves, but also through chlorophyll in their barks and roots, optimizing their energy absorption for the low light environment in which they have evolved. Their leaves are mainly small and permit light to enter the forest floor balancing and giving way to the growth of other plants of lower heights.

4- Evolved Plants The plants that grow closer to the ground, have evolved according to the light and weather conditions. Large, prominent and dark green leaves packed with chlorophyll are very common in plants along the forest floor. These leaves are mostly shaped with a peculiar point which allows excess water to drip into the floor. These leaves have also evolved a slick, water-repelling wax that avoids excess water from accumulating on their surfaces, which could cause lower light reception and thus lower energy absorption.

5- Healing Waters

The rainforest in Sensoria grows nearby an active volcano, and is irrigated by mineral packed rivers, waterbodies and springs. These waters are widely known for their healing properties in skin, hair and body treatments, which are enjoyed not only by our visitors, but also by the breathtaking wildlife that roams Sensoria.
This perfect balance results in such a splendid ecosystem that grows intensively and provides such wonderful experiences for our visitors.







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    Our Recognitions

    travelingwww245
    travelingwww245
    2024-01-06
    OUTSTANDING! Amazing Experience! I want to highlight Pablo and Luis! Pablo was our private chofer and tour guide! Luis was our tour guide as well and photographer! I just have to say WOW! Thank you both for the top notch experience! Highly recommend. Worth the drive! Suggestion to administration: make sure you allocate enough time for pick up to consider the holiday traffic from areas like Tamarindo. Our experience was sooo smooth! Thank you for this amazing experience!
    Natalie M
    Natalie M
    2023-12-27
    Unforgettable This was the highlight of my trip. One of the best experiences ever, and I’ve travelled to many countries and done many excursions. Our tour guides were amazing and very accommodating. I even lost my wallet in the car, and they brought it back to me the next day. The hike was moderately challenging. There are parts with steps, but the guides were very patient and took many rest stops. There are multiple thermal pools throughout the hike and you end in a private thermal pool with alcohol and appetizers. You have as long as you’d like to enjoy. The hike goes in a big circle so you end 5 mins from the starting point. Dinner is served at the end. The pools are not that deep and you can stand on your tip toes. I would recommend bringing water shoes and a waterproof phone pouch. Book now! It was unforgettable.
    Stephanie A
    Stephanie A
    2023-12-22
    Pablo and Issac Pablo and Issac were helpful, kind and wonderful on our tour of Sensoria! Thank you guys, we will be back to Costa Rica next year 😊
    Jun D
    Jun D
    2023-12-17
    Still waiting on a refund I had to cancel my trip to Costa Rica. I had a reservation to Sensoria. I paid several months in advance. I cancelled at least a week prior and assured I would be refunded, but it’s been a month and I still haven’t received my refund yet.
    Donna C
    Donna C
    2023-12-16
    Great feeling refreshing and safe for swimming This view is amazing and clean water. It is simple walking to the waterfall. We worn the water-shoes for the steps and trails toward the sand
    Srikanth S
    Srikanth S
    2023-11-30
    Amazing tropical rain forest experience This was one of the best tours we have done. Everyone associated with the tour – the operator, driver, guide were all very courteous and friendly. The rain forest hike was truly amazing – we are from Seattle area and we have wonderful forests but this one was a rich, lush tropical rain forest! The highlight was a nice surprise at the end with the private natural warm water pool, champagne, snacks etc.! We weren’t expecting this and so was such a pleasant surprise and we will remember this. Please do take good rain gear and hiking shoes – it does rain heavily when it rains! Thanks to everyone who put this amazing experience together!
    torresedier
    torresedier
    2023-11-17
    Exotic, enigmatic and wonderful. I can tell you this; what an amazing place! The walking trails are in good shape and the most important is the experience you would have from natural pools, waterfalls and rain forest. Paulo or diver and tour guide, was amazing, he took over a local town to have a good coffee and then Joaquin our guide was very expert on what this means, we got accessed to the private pools from cool and hot pools. Sensoria it is not an option, it must be at your top of the list. If would like to try the arroz con pollo will be a good pick, however I had the chicken wrap, was good as well.
    devinsmommy112
    devinsmommy112
    2023-11-12
    Must take this tour! The most incredible experience I’ve ever had. Pablo and Mauricio were our guides and they were amazing. We learned about different plants and wildlife during our hike and had such a relaxing experience in the thermal pools. Lunch was fabulous as well. You must experience this amazing tour if you visit Costa Rica.
    Todd A
    Todd A
    2023-11-12
    Sensoria is a must see if visiting Costa Rica Sensoria is amazing. We were shown several animals as well as educated on the different foliage. Along the trek we made a brief stop in one of the villages and enjoyed a cafe. There they showed us the coffee making process. Warning, the hike is somewhat strenuous! If you are nursing any sort of injury I would not recommend. However I’m sure they have several options available. Also the drive into the tropical rainforest is rough as you can imagine. Pablo was our transportation and our guide. He has only started speaking English 8 months but knows it very well. He did an excellent job of spoting the smallest of animals (thankfully only baby pit vipers hangout below) and also let us smell the sweetest smelling plants. We made 4 stops to experience waterfalls, mineral baths and hot springs. It was a long day but enjoyed every minute. My Wife and I highly recommend. Pablo, the top speed of a windmill is 170 but normal speed is 120.
    proessp@aol.com
    2023-11-09
    Birthday Celebration We went to Sensoria and thought it was fantastic, particularly our tour guide, Pablo. He was very knowledgeable and incredibly service-oriented. This is amazing given we were his first tour…he has a very bright future!!!
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