Reservations Forms

The Soltis Center welcomes programs and individuals for day visits. Please fill out and send the reservation form to the Center. Click here to access the reservation form and send it to soltis@tamu.edu.

Researchers and Academic Programs

Researchers and Academic Programs

All visiting researchers, students and academic programs must complete and submit the reservation request. Click here to access the form.  If planning to conduct research, collect or manipulate wildlife, must also fill the paperwork regarding the procedures, rules and policies of the Center. Click here for more information.

For academic programs of Costa Rica Universities and Research Centers, and also field day visits of High and Elementary Schools sponsored by the Minister of Public Education of Costa Rica, please contact the Soltis Center Director (Dr. Eugenio Gonzalez – egonzalez.soltis.center@tamu.edu) or at soltis@tamu.edu. The Center can arrange and facilitate most of the local logistics.

Natural History Visitors

Enjoy our ecotourism experience at the hands of professional, friendly and knowledgeable naturalists guide. Discover the secrets of this enchanting pristine rain forest and give yourself the opportunity to reconnect with nature by learning about its biodiversity and how it works. Tours are usually slow speed walks to enhance the chances of observing fauna and flora of the ecosystem.

The Center offers three different day activities: 1) Natural history and waterfall hike, 2) Night tour and 3) Birding at Soltis Center.

Rates, Regulations, & general suggestions

Tour Activity	Fee Rates
Natural History and Waterfall Hike Night Tour Birding at Soltis Center	Entrance fee $15/individual (meal no included) Entrance fee + one meal $37 / individual Children under 12 years old for free
What To Bring	Robber boots or hiking shoes, water bottle/canteen, insect repellent, sun cream/lotion, raincoat/umbrella, camera, binoculars, and extra change of cloth if available.
Regulations	Closed shoes are always required. For your safety, please stay on the trail. Please do not feed animals or imitate animals sounds inside the reserve. We recommend entering the trails with fully closed clothes. Sandals or others open shoes are not allowed for hiking into the forest. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pets are not allowed, except companion animals. Advance reservation is required. You must sign the waiver form before you get into the forest.  The latest time to enter and start the daytime walks is at 14:00 or 2:00 pm.