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Ecocentro Danaus

La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
(506) 8928-1478
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MI
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

My husband and I made a last minute decision to try the night tour at Danaus, and were very glad we did! We were lucky enough to end up touring just the two of us with our guide, Elias. He was very knowledgeable and not only that, just a really nice person whose company we enjoyed. We saw many frogs,... More

Auburn, New Hampshire, United States
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

This was our second visit to Ecocentro Danaus. Our first was 3 years ago. My wife and I continue to be impressed by the growth and management of this nature preserve. The guides and caretakers are friendly, helpful, and are truly working to share the examples of the natural environ of their native land with visitors. The flora is remarkable.... More

Little Egg Harbor
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We saw amazing animals, bugs, lizards, etc...including a baby sloth that we got to pet! The tour guide was great, and it was an experience we will never forget!

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EcocentroDanaus, Director Comercial at Ecocentro Danaus, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Thanks so much for your visit and comment............. More

Austin, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

My husband and I are real nature lovers. The staff at Ecocentro is very nice and very informative. We just walked in and they were very accommodating. Thank goodness we arrive during a lower season and just when another tour was leaving. We got to casually walk around with our guide and learned a lot about the animal and habitat.... More

EcocentroDanaus, Director Comercial at Ecocentro Danaus, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Thank you very much for your visit and comment........We hope to see you soon again..!!!! More

Nashville, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Costs $12 without a guide, $17 with a guide - definitely worth taking a guide. It took about an hour and a half to see the grounds with a guide at a leisurely pace (flat and an easy walk for anyone who'd be concerned with that). It's not a big place but there was plenty to see, from sloths to... More

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EcocentroDanaus, Director Comercial at Ecocentro Danaus, responded to this review
11 May 2013

Thank you very much for your comment, we hope to see you again soon.... More

Perrysburg, OH
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

The nature reserve at Ecocentro Danaus is a great way to get an introduction to Costa Rica's wildlife if you are short on time. The park is not very large, but is packed full of interesting plants and animals. It's very easy to walk through, suitable for small children or elderly folks. Would highly suggest paying the little extra for... More

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EcocentroDanaus, Director Comercial at Ecocentro Danaus, responded to this review
11 May 2013

Thanks so much for your visit and for your comment, we hope to see you again soon!!!! More

Riverview, Florida, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We had a great time there it was part of a full day adventure it was a clam walk with many animals our guide was very informative, the rest of are tour was of the Aerial Volcano were we bathed in the hot springs

EcocentroDanaus, Director Comercial at Ecocentro Danaus, responded to this review
11 May 2013

Thanks so much for your comment..... More

ontario
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Our guide Elias was very enthusiastic and gave alot of interesting information while we toured the preserve. We saw sloths, a caiman in the pond, lizards, many colourful birds, blue jeans frog, butterflies (including blue morpho). The highlight for me was the red eyed green tree frog showing all of its bright colours as it climbed up the tree. That... More

EcocentroDanaus, Director Comercial at Ecocentro Danaus, responded to this review
11 May 2013

Thans so much for your visit and for your comment...!!!! More

NH
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Our family just loved this place. It's absolutely beautiful, serene, and so full of wonderful sights. It's fairly small, but there is still plenty to see, and with smaller kids ( 4and 6) it was actually a great size. We saw about 6 sloths, including a mother with a baby on her belly, caiman, all sorts of birds, butterflies, plants,... More

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EcocentroDanaus, Director Comercial at Ecocentro Danaus, responded to this review
11 May 2013

Thanks you very much for your comment, we hope to see you again soon....!!!! More

York, Pennsylvania
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

we traveled approximately four hours to visit this reserve specifically to see the sloths. we were able to see the sloths and so much more.

EcocentroDanaus, Director Comercial at Ecocentro Danaus, responded to this review
4 May 2013

Thanks so much for your comment and for visit us..............!!!!! More

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