Granada hides a natural paradise: this is how ecotourism is lived in Los Malacos
In Granada is the ecotourism farm Los Malacos, declared an Ecological Reserve and Wildlife Refuge.
TL;DR
- Los Malacos is an ecotourism farm near Granada, designated as an Ecological Reserve and Wildlife Refuge.
- It offers activities such as swimming, hiking, horseback riding, bird watching, and boating on an artificial lake.
- The farm is rich in biodiversity, featuring over 32 types of fruits, 718 types of flowers, 200 varieties of orchids, and 48 species of birds.
- It houses mango trees over 200 years old, considered among the oldest in Central America.
- The property has a historical significance, with evidence of Maya presence and Spanish colonial influence, including a connection to Rafaela Herrera.
- The owner, José Antonio Alvarado, aims to promote a love for nature and encourages visits from younger generations.
- The farm is actively restoring cacao cultivation with 35,000 trees planted for future chocolate production.
- The vice-mayor of Granada highlighted Los Malacos as an opportunity for local families to enjoy tourism within the city.
- Visitors describe the experience as unique, offering contact with nature, family time, bird watching, hiking, and swimming.