Spot nocturnal plants, insects, snakes, and one of the world’s most deadly frogs on a guided nighttime walk in the rainforest.

Embark on an exclusive nighttime adventure in the rainforest at Ecocentro Danaus, a private ecological reserve near La Fortuna. As dusk falls, you’ll delve into the jungle, a sanctuary for diverse plants, insects, reptiles, and nocturnal creatures. Your guide will highlight fascinating sights such as bats, spiders, sloths, snakes, and various native frog species, including the vividly colored poison dart frog, one of the most toxic frogs on Earth. Since the reserve is typically closed to groups after dark, this is a unique chance to witness the rainforest’s transformation at night.

**Highlights:**
– Experience a guided hike through the rainforest after dark.
– Observe nocturnal birds, mammals, insects, and bats in their natural settings.
– Discover exotic frogs, including one of the world’s most poisonous species.
– Marvel at flowers that bloom only at night.

**Know Before You Go:**
– **Duration:** 3 hours
– **Recommended for:** Ages 6 and up
– **Group Size:** Small groups, 15 people or fewer

**What You’ll Do:**
You’ll be picked up from your hotel in the late afternoon and transported to the reserve, located just under 3 miles (4.5 km) east of La Fortuna. As your guide provides insights about the area, you’ll await nightfall. Once darkness descends, embark on a guided nature hike to explore the reserve’s nocturnal wildlife. Your guide will point out a variety of insects, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals along the short trail.

Keep an eye out for nectar-eating bats, sloths resting in the trees, and flowers that bloom only at night. The reserve’s exotic frog species are particularly noteworthy. Expect to see bullfrogs, the iconic red-eyed tree frog, the translucent glass frog, and possibly the brightly colored poison dart frog, one of the planet’s most poisonous frogs.

The excursion lasts about two hours or slightly longer, depending on travelers’ interest. After your nighttime rainforest walk, you’ll return to La Fortuna.

**Start Times:**
– Daily at 5:30 pm

**What’s Included:**
– Round-trip transportation from/to your hotel
– Admission
– Naturalist guide
– Snack
– Flashlight

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