ASEPALECO
ENJOY THE BREATHTAKING NATURE
Explore the Karen Mogensen Reserve at the heart of the Nicoya Peninsula
CERRO ESCONDIDO ECOLODGE
Located in the center of the Karen Mogensen Reserve is the Cerro Escondido Ecolodge.
Our solar powered cabins are designed for nature lovers and adventurists looking for a sustainable getaway.
All proceeds support the preservation, education, and research opportunities at the reserve.
Do not hesitate to visit us and spend some wonderful days in the middle of the forest, its flora and fauna.
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BREATHTAKING VIEW OF GULF OF NICOYA
WATERFALLS AND RIVERS TO SWIM
OVER 22 KM OF HIKING TRAILS
OVER 240 SPECIES OF BIRDS
FLORA AND FAUNA UNIQUE TO THE WORLD
The Karen Mogensen Reserve
LOCATION
The Karen Mogensen Reserve and Cerro Escondido Ecolodge are located in the beautiful Nicoya Peninsula near Río Blanco de San Ramón.
The ASEPALECO headquarters is located nearby in the town of Jicaral.
Please contact the ASEPALECO office to arrange your visit and also read our Visitor's Guide. Please note: To reach the reserve is an hour uphill walk from the entrance of the park.
ASEPALECO
The Ecological Association Paquera, Lepanto and Cóbano (ASEPALECO) is a non-profit conservationist and educational association. Founded in 1991, the headquarters is located in the heart of the Nicoya Peninsula in the beautiful town of Jicaral, Puntarenas, Costa Rica.
Our mission is to protect, preserve and educate the public about the natural systems of the forest, including the water sources and wildlife upon which all life on the Nicoya Peninsula depends.
We consider it an honor to be the stewards of such an important conservation project and contributing to a better future.
Visitors are welcome to experience the diverse wildlife and fauna located at the Karen Mogensen Reserve - in doing so, you are helping support ASEPALECO’s wildlife conservation, environmental research, and educational campaigns in Costa Rica.
News
On February 28th, ASEPALECO was proud to hold the 2019 opening of the forest fire prevention campaign at the Curú Reserve in Paquera.
Particpants included El Corredor Biológico Peninsular, SINAC, Foreste per Sempre, Fundazione Casa di Risparmio di Modena and ASEPALECO.
As with previous years, forest fighters came together from surrounding areas from the districts of Paquera, Cóbano, Lepanto, and Isla Chira.
This activity is intended to motivate and encourage the communities in ways to prevent and control forest fires.
Thank you for all who particpated and contributed to this event!
On November 2022, we continue to support the forest brigade members of the districts of Lepanto, Paquera and Cóbano, in their constant preparation for any forest fire situation.