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Finca Ecologica / Ecological Farm Wild Life Refuge: Traveler Reviews

Turnoff to Jardin Mariposas | off main road between Santa Elena and Monteverde, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica
2-645-58-69
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Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Owner description: This 75-acre private wildlife preserve has more than 150 species of birds and 4 walking trails for scenic strolls through lush surroundings, 2... more » Owner description: This 75-acre private wildlife preserve has more than 150 species of birds and 4 walking trails for scenic strolls through lush surroundings, 2 waterfalls, a impressive biodiversity.Since its a biological passway it offers an excellent opportunity to the visitors to see a big quantity of mammal and bird species of the zone.Ask for our conservation program. « less
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Guadalajara, Mexico
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“NOT MANY ANIMALS... NIGHT WALK EXPENSIVE...”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 4, 2012

You cant really see a lot of animals in this reserve... There were just some insects, humming birds etc.. Definitely not worth it for $20USD per person...

Visited September 2012
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Allison Park, Pennsylvania
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“Night walk not great”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 1, 2012

We had several other wildlife hikes in CR that were great, so perhaps this one suffered somewhat by comparison. We didn't see much except for insects (its was quite windy that night) & didn't cover much distance. Our guide, Jonathan, did seem to be quite knowledgeable. After reading the other reviews & thinking back on our experience, I would recommend going here during the day. Obviously, we didn't see any views or waterfalls that others mentioned at night.

Visited July 2012
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“walking bridges”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

salvatore park has many options. we did the walking bridges (since we did the canopy in arenal ). I thought t was less exciting than I expected. I was hoping for adventurous bridges. allthough the view in the forest id great.

Visited May 2012
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San Francisco, California
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“Great night walk”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012 via mobile

We had a great night walk with our guide Carlos. The 2 hour tour through the sanctuary had us seeing coati, toucanettes and a variety of hummingbirds and insects. As with most parks here a guide is essential as they are used to spotting the well camouflaged wildlife. While the walk was not a breeze, my 70 year old mother and 11 year old son had almost no issues .

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Saint-Basile-le-Grand, Canada
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“Maybe with a guide....”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012

Nice section of the forest, although pretty much the same all over. We showed up at 10 in the morning, no guide available. We spotted one mamall by ourselves, but very few birds. Maybe a guide would have helped us, but it is certainly not a farm or anything close to a place with garanteed animals sighting, it's the forest, so prepare in consequence!!!

The paths are extremely well maintained and both the map and indications in the forest are perfect.

Visited February 2012
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