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Proyecto ASIS


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in San Carlos
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Attraction type: Nature center
Address: San Carlos
Costa Rica
Tel: (506)2475-9122

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5 of 5 stars
Asis_Alumni   1 contribution
Berkeley CA
Aug 11, 2009

Our family just returned from 10 days at Proyecto Asis and I have to say it was the perfect vacation for us. We wanted to do something that had a service component and that would allow us to connect in a real way to the local communitie and local people, but we also wanted to be able to have some... more

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5 of 5 stars
ErnestoEugene   11 contributions
Eugene, Oregon
Mar 2, 2009

I have been visiting Asis for 5 years. It is one of the few places that can accomodate a family with young children. Every year that I go back I find that they have adapted and improved the animal sanctuary, the Spanish teachers do a great job and none can compare with Director Alvaro del Castillo's personal efforts to make... more

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5 of 5 stars
rynopurdue   1 contribution
indiana
Feb 8, 2009

Our family of four spent a week at Asis helping to build an animal kitchen area that had been damaged and getting to know the animal friends who live at Asis. Stayed with a wonderful host family. A volunteer experience for a family that shouldn't be missed! more

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5 of 5 stars
CR_Geographer   4 contributions
San Jose
Feb 7, 2009

This place is awesome, lots of Wild animals, they get them from goverment and diferent organizations, just an awesome place to get in touch with the nature and even they offer spanish lessons. more

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5 of 5 stars
nature01   3 contributions
NewYork
Jan 28, 2009

Proyecto Asis is a wonderful place to visit. It combine a wild animal rescue center, birdwatching and enviromental educational programs. It is located on the way to La Fortuna and the Arenal Volcano! more

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5 of 5 stars
hammarlund   1 contribution
Seattle WA
Jan 20, 2009

I spent at month at ASIS, and it was a fantastic experience. I helped build a larger pen for 2 peccary, and stayed with a wonderful host family. ASIS is definitely worth checking out, whether you stay for a day or months! more

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5 of 5 stars
WindsurfAZ   10 contributions
Salt Lake City
Dec 28, 2008

We went to Proyecto Asis as part of a tour, and it was AWESOME. We came away with solid respect for all of their many roles (cultural exchange programs, language schools, wildlife rescue, rainforest conservation, etc.), and would visit them again in a heartbeat. more

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Proyecto ASIS Address

San Carlos, Costa Rica
Tel: (506)2475-9122