The canton or county of Sarapiqui forms a major portion of Heredia province. Covering 85% of Heredia’s total land area, Sarapiqui is known throughout Costa Rica for its amazing and rich biodiversity as well as for being an adventure seeker’s dream destination. Lying in the north east of the country and bordered by Nicaragua in the north, Sarapiqui is now a very popular tourist getaway for families and thrill seekers alike.

One of the few remaining areas in Costa Rica that is the dwelling of the endangered Green Macaw, Sarapiqui is also home to a number of nature reserves and national parks including the Braulio Carrillo National Park and the Sarapiqui Protected zone. A lush and green region, Sarapiqui is famous for its ‘turnos’ or outdoor festivals, which include fairs, bull riding and livestock and cattle shows. A mainly agricultural sector of the country, Sarapiqui is a major banana producing region in Costa Rica. However, coffee, cardamom, cacao, corn and other fruits are also grown here. The land in Sarapiqui is very fertile mainly because the Rio Sarapiqui flows through this region irrigating the entire area, plus the climate here is mild and moderate throughout the year.

The Rotary Club of Pensacola-Seville is participating in the Backpacks for Costa Rica project and is helping to raise funds.  Rotary Service Teams leave every few months go to Costa Rica to help distribute the backpacks to students. We also take the time to visit manyr Rotary Clubs in Costa Rica. The cost is $800 per person plus airfare and our club would like to sponsor 1 member and provide at least 600 backpacks containing Spanish-English dictionary and school supplies.  The backpacks are being made in Costa Rica and will have the Rotary Logo on the backpack.

The money raised will go toward purchasing backpacks, Spanish-English dictionaries and school supplies.  The backpacks are made in Costa Rica and will have the Rotary Logo on the backpack.  The backpacks will be given to students in Costa Rica.

Donations can be made through the Paypal link on this website, bringing a check to the Pensacola Seville Rotary club which meets Tuesdays at 5:30pm in Rosie O’Gradys, or by mailing a check to Rotary Club of Pensacola Seville, P.O. Box 9575, Pensacola, FL 32513