Cerro Dantas Wildlife Refuge and Research Center

A Wildlife Refuge nestled high in the Cloud Forests of the Central Volcanic Mountain Range in Costa Rica. If you would like to volunteer please contact us.

The Cerro Dantas Wildlife Refuge is located close to the city of Heredia, Approximately 20 kilometers NE of the Nacional University and located at the SW borders of the Braulio Carrillo National Park. With 57 hectars, the refuge has primarily secondary and primary cloud forests, with the topographical area consisting of hills and cliffs with various trails in which you can come and appreciate the diverse types of trees, orchids, birds, springs and waterfalls.