Things to see and do Southeastern Cordilleras

The search for Quetzal Granados Romero's quetzal was recommended to us. This guide only speaks Spanish and English; there is still no francophone guide in the San Gerardo region.

Genesis II, small private reserve (38 ha) east of Cañón, deserves a detour. Its exceptional situation (2 360 m above sea level) allows the development of a forest composed of oak trees and persistent leaves, covered with epiphytes epiphytes, mosses, lichens or ferns, which give this somewhat magical aspect to forests of mountainous humid tropical type. There were 200 bird species listed there (including the quetzal, a magnificent bird tousled with a surprising émeraude mixture). 20 km of trails are built, but remember that it can rain at any time and that it is still a little cold under such dense voûte.

Free tour of a coffee plantation.

Discovery of organic farm and medicinal plants. For students, accommodation, meals and Spanish courses. It is also a learning centre for organic culture and the use of medicinal plants grown locally.