Biophilia represents an emotional bond that binds humanity to the earth; a bond of those who persevere to conserve what remains of Wild Nature and Living Beings.
How do they do this and achieve this bond? From the 100% practical experience knowledge is integrated in a more dynamic and lasting manner, democratizing biological and scientific knowledge and, therefore, modifying the vision with which we observe nature and its members. In this case, the wild flora and fauna of the Neotropics.
"OUR GOAL IS TO EMPOWER AND EDUCATE VISITORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD ON THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY."
Butterfly Exhibition & Medicinal Plants
Another key aspect of Biophilia is Ecological Coherence in its center and in the tours it offers. Biophilia uses 85% Renewable Energy produced by its own solar installation installed in the most representative center of Biophilia, built with bamboo and other green materials with little environmental impact.
They have dry toilets that generate compost for the Butterfly Garden they do not use agrochemicals in their gardens they use rechargeable batteries, in the flashlights of the night tours they own 40% of conservation forest within their property It is a recovered space, where more than 400 endemic trees that are part of the primary forest were planted and many other examples.
Because of this and much more, Biophilia is an example at a national and international level.
Biophilia has four main tours: Tour of The Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants. Butterfly Garden and Research Center Tour. Flora and Fauna Observation Walking Tour through the Jungle (daily or night).
The Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants
Conducting these tours generates a very low environmental impact and ecological footprint. Their policies are based on not altering the environment for mere human entertainment. Apart from promoting a green economy and sustainable and profitable development, they seek economic, social, and environmental benefits-
Biophilia is also committed to hiring local people as well as providing free training that is open to all, thus promoting their commitment to the improvement of the region. They do this by aiding the
professionalization of the local agents within tourism to offer information and quality services.
They also participate with schools in the region of Quepos and its surroundings, such as Parrita, to promote the STEAM methodology.
Each workshop is attended by more than 40 children who receive information and questions that probably had not been raised before due to the fast pace in which we live, which does not allow us to stop and observe the simplest things that surround us.
Some of the questions that are raised are as follows:
Educational Jungle Night Walk
When these questions are raised, there are often long silences, intuitive approaches, and some ignorance. And at the same time, these questions raise curiosity and reflection within the children. This colloquium was brought forth by José Montero, a biologist in charge of the Biophilia research center and laboratory, and has great relevance in scientific research at a national and international level in relation to butterflies.
The workshop is of excellent quality and coherence, and it is also in line with the values and objectives of Biophilia. It has as its objective to educate children about the care of ecosystems and bring scientific knowledge and research closer so that they can see it as an option for the future by observing it first-hand.
Biophilia is ideal for all ages, for families, and people who travel or who visit individually, since Environmental Education is a learning process and is capable of promoting values and changes in the behavior of humans at large. This includes conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and natural resources, according to SINAC 2020.
The night tour also takes place at Biophilia. It is a unique experience, where you will explore your most adventurous side safely.
A great diversity of fauna can be observed such as different species of frogs, snakes, basilisks, spiders, birds, and even mammals such as bats, the kinkallu, or raccoons. You will also be able to recognize a great variety of flora, especially the remarkable huge ceiba trees. In this experience you are accompanied by the best-certified guides, people qualified with criterion-established scientific and biological knowledge.
With the guide’s criteria and equipment, you will be able to get even closer to nature to have a better view, description, and analysis of each living being. At the same time, the guides will share top-quality photos taken through the telescopes for free.
If you want to know more about Biophilia’s projects and tours, do not hesitate to visit the Butterfly Farm and Research Center which is located just a few kilometers from Quepos, or visit:
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