In this site you can observe the diverse phases of butterflies. The species shown are native to the area, including some species of the genuses Morpho, Caligo and Heliconius. You can learn about their feeding and life cycle. You will also be able to observe other species of insects that mimic their environment like the so-called juanpalo (family Phasmidae), the European mantis (Mantis religiosa – Mantidae family) and the incredible species of the genus Mimetica, called leaf katydids.

We also have sites to observe three species of frogs: the strawberry poison dart frog, the green-and-black poison dart frog and the red-eyed tree frog. You can also see many birds, and get to know the two species of sloths that decided to make this site their home. It’s a perfect place for adults and kids. The trail can be walked on foot, but is also accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.

1. No chemicals.
2. Habitat for many species of animals that 25 years ago were not present here, for example: sloths, poison dart frogs and red-eyed tree frogs, birds, basilisks, insects, white bats and 5 other different species of bats, butterflies, fish, monkeys, snakes, wild rabbits, and many more. This is because there was no plants or trees here, only grass for cows and many chemicals.
3. Educational tour for everyone - local and visitors - to understand how bad chemicals are for the environment. If we use one chemical, for example to grow a plant faster, then the frogs and some insects are going to die, and those insects are important foods for many others animals like bats, bird, basilisks, armadillos. Everything is important in the nature.
4. We cook with a wood stove to use natural resources that we have everywhere and also we have our own coffee, chocolate, milk, cheese, herbs, fruits, and many things we produce, which we show to our visitors. Also when we cook we have classes on Costa Rican traditional meals in our rustic typical kitchen with a wood stove.
5. We improve everyday, always trying to help the environment more and reduce the impact of the technology on nature.

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