Finca Dracula


This orchid sanctuary, 500m from the center beyond the landmark Los Quetzales Ecolodge & Spa, is one of Latin America’s finest orchid collections, with some 2600 species cultivated here. The extremely knowledgeable staff take great pride in showing off this impressive sanctuary to interested guests on an included 45-minute tour run hourly.


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