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Ecocentro Danaus: Wildlife and Cultural Experience
4.9
82 Ratings
San Carlos
Experience the wonders of nature on a daily guided tour in the Ecocentro Danaus Biological Reserve. Explore the diverse flora and fauna with knowledgeable tour guides.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ecocentro Danaus - Guided Day Tour in Ecocentro Danaus Nature Reserve. Day tour allows you to spot sloths, birds, butterflies and many others…
What's Included
- Use of spotting scope, weather permitting
What's Not Included
- Bottled water
- Bug Repellent
Additional Information
Embark on an unforgettable adventure in La Fortuna Arenal by exploring Ecocentro Danaus Natural Reserve. Wander through a meticulously preserved forest, a haven for local wildlife, on a 1 km (0.6 miles) trail designed for families, couples, and curious individuals, this guided journey promises an enriching experience.
Allocate 1-2 hours for your visit, to fully savor the richness of this 3-hectare sanctuary dedicated to conservation and environmental education. Meander at a gentle pace, immersing yourself in the diverse flora and fauna thriving in their undisturbed habitat. Don’t miss the captivating indigenous cultural exhibition by the Maleku, offering valuable insights into their heritage.
Embark on a journey of unhurried discovery amid nature’s wonders at Ecocentro Danaus. Walk slowly, observe carefully, and let the unpredictable charm of the environment unfold, revealing the true essence of this well-preserved ecosystem—a must-visit option in La Fortuna Arenal.
- wheelchair allowed if tires are wider than 3 inches
- closed shoes are required
Location
Ecocentro Danaus
Address: entrada a aguzul 6oo metros alajuela La fortuna, 21007, Costa Rica
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(82 Ratings)
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Jos_armandoa398
May 29, 2024
The best place to learn, excellent place for bird photos - I think there are different profiles of wildlife observation centers in La Fortuna. The Danaus Ecocenter stands out far above the others in terms of scientific dissemination and the possibility of talking with indigenous people who have a long history that is not talked about in many places. While the Ecocentro shines in this regard, other sites handle imprecise information and their guides do not have this level of training. The bird feeder and pond provide unique opportunities for nature photography. My suggestion would be to visit several places, but start with this one. You will enjoy it and you will have more knowledge when you visit the other places.
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Kfabbrolous
May 5, 2024
Wonderful Place full of Beautiful Sights - This was our first tour. We were the only ones on the tour with our guide. Before we even got the Butterfly garden our guide spotted a red poison dart frog, a wood thrush, a Mot Mot AND a Mama Sloth with a baby!!! We got some amazing pics with our guide's scope. I could see everything with my binoculars, but the scope of the guide was amazing. Then we got to the Butterfly Garden which was lovely. Got great pics. Our guide was super knowledgeable about all the species we were seeing and we definitely got a good education while on the tour. I felt so lucky we got to see so much on our first tour!
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791kkc
May 2, 2024
Great tour! - The tour guide was very good, very detailed and very patient. He'll take pictures for us. At the end of the journey, sweet fresh fruit is served!
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Heatherl018
Jan 29, 2024
Peaceful haven for wildlife - This is a lovely haven of nature and wildlife where you can spend a few hours. I did an excellent guided tour and was shown many new birds, lizards and even a caiman! It was very quiet and peaceful with hardly anyone around and a wonderful, very active bird feeder with a huge variety of birds. A great way half-day destination while in Arenal.
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Elizabethd651
Dec 19, 2023
Great Tour for Family - I had read reviews & selected Ecocentro Danaus because it offered so much - and it delivered! Not only did was our guide thoughtful & informative, but the propery provided great views of flora & fauna - as well as a brief presentation by an indigenous person from Costa Rica. We particularly enjoyed that as well as the butterfly area. Amazing photos will help us remember this wonderful place.
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Kaysv4982nn
Dec 8, 2023
Eco forest trek - Guided walk of an eco project restoration forest. Saw a sloth, cayman and many birds, butterfly farm and tropical plant collection. Guide extremely informative, lovely welcome service, easy walk on gravel paths, highly recommended.
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Madison
Dec 6, 2023
so many animals !!!!!!!!!! - incredible!!!!!! there were animals everywhere it was amazing!!!! so many animals we didn’t see on any of the other tours we went on the whole trip!!!!!!!
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Irise746
Dec 6, 2023
Great tour with a great guide - Our tour with the guide Elias was sensational, he explained everything so well that I could understand everything well despite my poor English. A very, very friendly guide with a lot of humor. It was also great to see a sloth mother with a baby and small caiman children and many other animals. It was also the first tour in which we learned a lot about the indigenous people and their history.
All in all, I can highly recommend this tour
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Famborgonjon
Sep 25, 2023
Nice tour with super guide! - We received this address from our lodge and we didn't regret it! Very nice tour with guide Melvin who could tell a lot about everything we saw. We saw sloths, caimans (at the time we went there were even baby caimans, which according to the guide was already 7 years ago), blue jeans frogs, toucans... There were no other tourists so we got a private tour. Highly recommended!
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Catherine_d
May 25, 2024
Time frame is perfect! - Of course, I loved seeing the sloth, as well as the toucan peeking out of its nest.
Wish I had seen a bit more of each, but it was a natural site, not a refuge
Melvin was a charming guide and good spotter, his English was good also.
The Maleuka history was nice to hear about and educational regarding Costa Rica’s overall portions of indigenous people as well as nature.
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