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Ecocentro Danaus Day Hike
4 h
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Stop At: Ecocentro Danaus, entrada a aguzul 6oo metros alajuela La fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, San Carlos, 21007, Costa Rica
Ecocentro Danaus is a Biological Reserve that develop conservation programs, training environmental education, sustainable use of the land and production. There are trails through secondary forest, where you can see in his natural habitat a wide variety of plants and animals. One of the main attractions of the place is the butterflies’ farm, with a special site for the display of larvae, pupae and eggs. Danaus Ecocentro reproduced about 30 different species of butterflies.
We protect a natural water spring which is another major component of Ecocentro. It's a special place to observe birds, especially waterfowl, alligators and iguanas, basilisks, this like comes from a natural spring that remains on the site and home to hundreds of species and has been documented by the UNA and UNED as nationally important site for nesting water bird colonies.
The medicinal plants garden is another attraction; to date we have over 60 species of medicinal plants labeled. The garden areas are arranged by families for easy identification, among which orchids and heliconia. It is common to see tourists interacting with the common species of the site. two and three toed Sloths, the poisonous red frog, the red-eyed tree frog, and more than 150 species of birds are easily observed on all tours.
Our naturalist guides with extensive knowledge about the species of flora and fauna of the site and have mastered the English language. The duration of the tours is 1, 30 to 2 hours.
Duration: 4 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ecocentro Danaus, entrada a aguzul 6oo metros alajuela La fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, San Carlos, 21007, Costa Rica
Ecocentro Danaus is a Biological Reserve that develop conservation programs, training environmental education, sustainable use of the land and production. There are trails through secondary forest, where you can see in his natural habitat a wide variety of plants and animals. One of the main attractions of the place is the butterflies’ farm, with a special site for the display of larvae, pupae and eggs. Danaus Ecocentro reproduced about 30 different species of butterflies.
We protect a natural water spring which is another major component of Ecocentro. It's a special place to observe birds, especially waterfowl, alligators and iguanas, basilisks, this like comes from a natural spring that remains on the site and home to hundreds of species and has been documented by the UNA and UNED as nationally important site for nesting water bird colonies.
The medicinal plants garden is another attraction; to date we have over 60 species of medicinal plants labeled. The garden areas are arranged by families for easy identification, among which orchids and heliconia. It is common to see tourists interacting with the common species of the site. two and three toed Sloths, the poisonous red frog, the red-eyed tree frog, and more than 150 species of birds are easily observed on all tours.
Our naturalist guides with extensive knowledge about the species of flora and fauna of the site and have mastered the English language. The duration of the tours is 1, 30 to 2 hours.
Duration: 4 hours
Included
- Transportation
- Guide
- Water
- Entrance Fee
- Entry/Admission - Ecocentro Danaus
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Features
Tourism
60%
Cultural
45%
Sport
35%
Aquatic
20%
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