ARBOFILIA ASOCIACION
Orotina, Puntarenas
Kitchen/dining room at the Research Station
Location: Approximately 120 kms west of San Jose adjacent to the Carara Biological Reserve. The nearest town is Orotina.
Description: The Association owns approximately 75 acres of land in various locations which they have acquired for specific conservation purposes. Their Research station contains an educational center, several cabins and a dormitory. They produce a variety of crops using the analog agroforestry method and obtain much of their income from honey production. They have more than 300 species of citrus trees catalogued on their land as well as 1,100 species of native woods. They have established a genetic bank of species for that climatic zone. A focus of their activities is watershed reforestation which they undertake with local communities.
Contact: info@arbofilia.net
Miguel Soto
ARBOFILIA
Apartado 087 Coronado
2200 Costa Rica
Sede Estation Carara
Carara-Potenciana Corredor Ecologico
Sitio Web: www.arbofilia.net
Tel/Fax Number: (506) 294 6219
Additional Phone Number: (506) 416 0360
Opportunities:
Courses in watershed reforestation, bee management, analog agroforestry and native woods
Largest collection of native stingless bee species in Costa Rica
Availability of site for hosting external workshops
Research opportunities
Activities:
Reforestation in local watersheds
Horseback riding
Visit to Carara Biological Reserve
Participate in processing organic cocoa, hearts of palm, honey and other local products
Accommodations: Up to 25 people can be accommodated currently with facilities being expanded. Accommodation varies from small cabins to dormitories with stays welcome from several days to several months
Cost: $15 - $20 a day includes accommodation and all meals