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    Selina

    Hotel · Refugio de Vida Silvestre Ara Macao, Costa Rica

    Mid-range
    PlnrScore 56
    Best time
    Jan–Mar
    Suggested stay
    1-2 nights
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    Selina is a guesthouse near Refugio de Vida Silvestre Ara Macao.

    Why stay at Selina

    • 52 mammal species recorded nearby
    • Pool or spa to rest between drives
    • Welcomes children

    Rooms & inclusions

    Best season

    December to April for drier weather and wildlife viewing

    Children

    Welcome

    Pool / spa

    Yes

    WiFi

    Available

    Activities
    guesthouse
    Dietary options
    Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options typically available

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    2,383

    Species

    52

    Mammals

    425

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Black Spiny-tailed Iguana1,625 sightings
    • Scarlet Macaw934 sightings
    • American Crocodile916 sightings
    • Green-and-black Poison Dart Frog837 sightings
    • Common Basilisk786 sightings
    • Bare-throated Tiger-Heron563 sightings
    • Magnificent Frigatebird474 sightings
    • Central American White-faced Capuchin441 sightings
    • Yellow-headed Caracara381 sightings
    • Green Iguana376 sightings

    Best time to stay at Selina

    Best months:
    January
    February
    March
    Jan
    Great26°C46mm
    Feb
    Great27°C13mm
    Mar
    Great27°C33mm
    Apr
    Fair27°C214mm
    May
    Fair26°C396mm
    Jun
    Fair26°C591mm
    Jul
    Fair26°C562mm
    Aug
    Fair26°C639mm
    Sep
    Fair26°C568mm
    Oct
    Fair25°C544mm
    Nov
    Fair25°C543mm
    Dec
    Fair26°C150mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest town

    Puerto Jiménez

    Nearest airport

    La Yolanda Airport (MRLY)

    18 km from the park

    International airport

    Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)

    62 km from the park

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    Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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