We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Finca Cantaros

26 Reviews

#2 of 4 things to do in San Vito

Nature & Parks, Bodies of Water, More

Closed Now: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM

| 1.5 km south of San Vito hospital on Route 237, San Vito 60801, Costa Rica

Open today: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Review Highlights

“A Special Place”

Finca Cantaros was a real surprise for us. The gardens and walking trails were well tended and have... read more

Reviewed 5 days ago

59Wandering

Brunswick, Maine

“East of Eden”

We were lucky when we arrived at Finca Cántaros. Just before Gail and her husband wanted to leave... read more

Reviewed August 30, 2018

annachristinadewit

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Read all 26 reviews

All photos (22)

Full view

Traveler Overview

5.0 26 reviews

Excellent85%
Very good15%
Average0%
Poor0%
Terrible0%

Travelers talk about

“her husband”(2 reviews)

“gail”(10 reviews)

“pasture”(4 reviews)

About

Finca Cantaros is a 17.3-acre private nature reserve about 2 km south of the town of San Vito. Enjoy grand vistas of the surrounding Coto Brus countryside & Talamanca Mountains; walk the trails through gardens and secondary forests; relax in one of...more

Closed Now

Hours Today: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM

See all hours

Suggested duration: 1-2 hours

Contact

| 1.5 km south of San Vito hospital on Route 237, San Vito 60801, Costa Rica

Website

+506 2773 3760

Call

Improve This Listing

1 - 10 of 23 reviews

59Wandering

Brunswick, Maine

3313

Reviewed 5 days ago

A Special Place

Finca Cantaros was a real surprise for us. The gardens and walking trails were well tended and have a large and diverse array of plant specimens. Even though the area is going through a unusual "dry spell", many of the plants were flowering at the...More

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank 59Wandering

annachristinadewit

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Reviewed August 30, 2018

East of Eden

We were lucky when we arrived at Finca Cántaros. Just before Gail and her husband wanted to leave the house we drove by. Just in time otherwise we stood in front of a closed fence. But they invited us in! They asked us to put...More

Date of experience: August 2018

Thank annachristinadewit

Thank you for your wonderful review! We were very glad you arrived in time for us to get you checked in for camping and that you enjoyed your visit. It’s always rewarding when visitors appreciate the restoration and reforestation that Gail has accomplished with this...More

Dave S

London, United Kingdom

5323

Reviewed March 9, 2018

Lovely gardens, good value

The gardens are fairly compact and don't take too long to walk around. However, they are beautiful and the range of plants is stunning.

Date of experience: March 2018

Thank Dave S

Trudgemuffin

New Haven, Connecticut

254

Reviewed June 23, 2017 via mobile

Great Local Souvenirs and Crafts -- Lovely Gardens

A great place for local crafts -- and the gardens are astoundingly beautiful. Gail is a wonderful artist herself, and she is warm and welcoming.

Date of experience: June 2017

Thank Trudgemuffin

Thank you for your review--we're delighted you enjoyed the Finca and the crafts store!

AlisonOlivieri

San Vito, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

3916

Reviewed April 30, 2017

Extraordinary beauty and tranquility

This is a beautiful park in the southern zone of Costa Rica with a breathtaking view of downtown San Vito, gentle walking trails, exquisite plantings, a tranquil lake and the best gift shop south of San Jose. We live in San Vito and enjoy walking...More

Date of experience: April 2017

Thank AlisonOlivieri

Thanks, Alison! Very kind of you to take the time to leave such glowing comments!

Jonathan B

248

Reviewed February 23, 2017

Amazing property. Wonderful grounds to walk & explore.

I would definitely buy this place and live here if I could afford it. The grounds are like having acres of a bird paradise. We found some key birds here that we couldn't find anywhere else, in fact. I definitely would like to come visit...More

Date of experience: February 2017

Thank Jonathan B

tbansal

London, Canada

Reviewed January 18, 2017

Commited to excellence

The owners of this private reserve are taking every effort to make it a genuine experience of the region. Try to get there for 7 am to watch the birds.

Date of experience: January 2017

1 Thank tbansal

Laura G

Wilmington, North Carolina

219

Reviewed June 26, 2016

Enjoy someone's dream of a lifetime

Gail, the founder of this beautiful botanical garden, has put her heart and soul into this special place for 20 years, and it shows. She was so friendly, and spent a good deal of time answering my questions and telling me about the history and...More

Date of experience: June 2016

1 Thank Laura G

Christine M

6120

Reviewed February 18, 2016 via mobile

Lovely walk in El Bosque

We marveled at the depth and complexity of the landscaping. Gail and her team have reconstituted the natural look and flow of the forest from bare pasture land. In an hour or so, you can follow the self-guided tour through the 7 hectares and see...More

Date of experience: February 2016

1 Thank Christine M

Leonard G

New York

9354

Reviewed February 10, 2016 via mobile

Birding, native archaeology, and botanical interests

My wife and I spent two hours in a relaxed walk through the well maintained trails through this garden and forest. It's a good place to go if you are interested in tropical vegetation. The self-guided tour map is full of detailed information about the...More

Date of experience: February 2016

1 Thank Leonard G

View more reviews

Previous Next

1 2 3

Nearby