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Playa San Josecitas - Orchid House
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(Local Name: Casa de Orquídeas) Surrounded by primary rainforest, this private botanical garden is owned by self-taught botanists, Ron and Trudy MacAllister. The gardens feature a large collection of tropical fruit trees, cycads, bromeliads, palms, heliconias and ornamental plants.
Also featured are over 100 varieties of orchid, for which the garden is named. Guided tours encourage "touching, feeling, smelling and tasting" in order to fully experience the gardens.
Also featured are over 100 varieties of orchid, for which the garden is named. Guided tours encourage "touching, feeling, smelling and tasting" in order to fully experience the gardens.
Hobbies & Activities category: Garden or botanic display
Tours begin at 8:30 a.m. Saturday to Thursday.
Any lodges or hotels in the area can arrange tours.
Visitors not arriving from San Josecitas Beach must reach the gardens by boat.
There is one cabin available for rental period of 1 week or more.
Any lodges or hotels in the area can arrange tours.
Visitors not arriving from San Josecitas Beach must reach the gardens by boat.
There is one cabin available for rental period of 1 week or more.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
On-site accomodations
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