A nature paradise with guided tourist paths by a tropical forest around an water source, located in La Fortuna (1.2 miles east from the Banco Nacional), where it's possible to observe a variety of plants (orchids, bromelias, palms, bushes, ferns, heliconias, among others), more than 150 species of birds, lazy of two and three fingers, guatusas, bats, caymans, iguanas, basilisks, snakes, frogs and butterflies.
The Ecocentro Danaus is the headquarters of the Asociación Conservacionista OJOCHE and as a group both organizations develop activities of environmental education especially for children and they include a tree nursery of native species in danger of extinction as ojoche, Yellow almond Tree, bark, among others.
The Ecocentro receives visitors in any time of year, from Monday to Sunday 8a.m. to 4 p.m. and by means of night walks that initiate at 6 o'clock p.m. The duration of the tour is 1.5 hour and they are attended with local experienced naturalist guides who speak English and possess an extensive knowledge in cultural and natural history of the most outstanding local species.
Rates
Guided day walk $12.00
Day walk without guide $7.00
Night walk (*) $35.00
Childrens from 5 to 12 years 50% off
Childrens less than 5 years are free
(*) The night walk includes the Ecocentro guide, flashlights and ponchos.
The Eco Centro Danaus Attraction can be booked directly at your hotel!
A nature paradise with guided tourist paths by a tropical forest around an water source, located in La Fortuna (1.2 miles east from the Banco Nacional), where it's possible to observe a variety of plants (orchids, bromelias, palms, bushes, ferns, heliconias, among others), more than 150 species of birds, lazy of two and three fingers, guatusas, bats, caymans, iguanas, basilisks, snakes, frogs and butterflies.
