Nature Walk at Ecogolical Park and Butterfly Garden Danaus

Sightseeing  :  Costa Rica  :  Northern Plains  :  La Fortuna  :  Hiking & Camping

This small ecological reserve, which regenerated naturally thanks to the efforts of a group of people concerned about conservation of the environment and education of the children and adults of the area, is a wonderful project which has cooperated with the sustainable tourism development of the town of La Fortuna.The tour includes a circuit trail which is apt for all types of people, through the regenerating secondary rainforest. Here you will find a Botanical Garden with more than 600 species of plants, a butterfly garden with more than 40 species, different areas destined to natural frog reproduction, exhibition of medicinal plants, a wetland which has been declared of national importance for bird nesting and observation, and the Maleku House, representative of an indigenous tribe from the Northern Region, which allows you to learn a little about the indigenous cultures of Costa Rica.

In addition to these highlights, the entire trail offers excellent opportunities to view the regenerating wildlife; frogs, serpents, turtles, caimans, monkeys, sloths, reptiles, agoutis, and birds are usually seen around the area. At the end of the tour you will have a short visit to the Ecocenter’s souvenir shop and enjoy a delicious snack of fresh fruit.