Finca Rio Perla (FRP) is a 240 acre (100 hectare) farm located in a countryside paradise on the slopes of Volcan Turrialba in the Caribbean highlands of Costa Rica, with elevations ranging from about 1,000 to 2,250 feet (350 to 750 meters).  Being high in the Caribbean we are blessed with moderate temperatures great breezes, amazing views, and a relative lack of nasty insects (like mosquitoes). HIGH IN THE CARIBBEAN

We are located off the main road between the capital San Jose and the Caribbean port town Limon, about 60 miles (100 km) east of San Jose and about 40 miles (60 km) west of Limon. FRP is close to Siquirres (a major transport and commercial hub) and the town Alegria. We are also near Earth University and rafting on the Pacuare River, and transport links to Caribbean beaches and Torteguero.  Finca Rio Perla is has all the amenities such as national/municipal water, electricity, telephone and internet systems. Thus, we are accessible and connected, yet remote and independent.  LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

Finca Rio Perla  natural farm setting has cattle, sheep, chickens, vegetable gardens, macadamia nuts and activities such as cheese making, egg collection, tilapia  pond fishing and other and other nature activities such as bird watching and hiking. NATURE, NATURE, NATURE

Our many amazing (yes, MANY and AMAZING) waterfalls and natural pools are breathtaking. Go horseback riding, hiking to waterfalls, swim in our natural ponds, take a walk through the fields or just sit back and relax. ADVENTURE, ADVENTURE, ADVENTURE

Your visit at Finca Rio Perla will be hosted by a Tico family (Efrain & Vivian) & Manuel) which provides a unique opportunity to explore, experience, and connect with the authentic Costa Rica. We offer traditional Tico food that is primarily vegetarian with dairy and eggs, and also tilapia fish from the farm.  In addition, we have a variety of places for overnight lodging, all rustic but comfortable.

Stay in the Posada Rustica with our Tico family, or have the Casa Central or the Stablo as you own private paradise. Meals and activities can be provided.   A great opportunity to learn and/or practice Spanish! EXPERIENCE, EXPERIENCE, EXPERIENCE

Our farm activities area based on both traditional and new practices and technologies that maintain and nurture the environment. We are striving toward organic and natural production and processing. practices and technologies. We call our balanced and eclectic approach to sustainable living: Agro-Eco Pragmatism. In this way we challenge ourselves to think and act locally and globally. We do not pretend to have all the answers ... but we are trying to ask the driving questions about the relationships between humans and nature and development. WALK THE TALK, WALK THE TALK, WALK THE TALK  

Besides our day/night visits, we also offer:

Farm Stay as a Volunteer/Intern is another option if you are interested in working on our farm. The Finca Rio Perla Farm adventure offers a hands-on experience that will be tailored to your interests and skills. If you have special farm-related skills please let us know. The Finca Rio Perla Volunteer/Intern Program provides a true Costa Rican farming experience in a beautiful natural setting.

Our Writer/Artist/Meditation Retreat is an awesome opportunity if you are a writer, and/or artist, and/or spiritual person, group in search of a peaceful, pleasant, private place to get away from the hustle and bustle and chill in a nature. 

The mission of Finca Rio Perla experience is individual, couple, or small group adventure, support for the creative processes, rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation in the natural beauty of this countryside paradise in Costa Rica.