Activities Within
Domitila you will find a wide variety of activities to take advantage of.
Activities range from a moderately strenuous hiking experience on a hilly trail
with fantastic views of the Mombacho Volcano and Lake Cocibolca to the utmost
in relaxation as you sip a cool glass of herbal iced tea made from local plants
and read a book in a comfortable hammock at the lodge. Domitila is a private wildlife reserve that offers
many wonderful activities for nature enthusiasts. It is a perfect destination
for singles, couples, or families looking to spend some quality time together.
The reserve also is an excellent site for retreats, training workshops, and scientific
investigations. Experience hiking trails of varying lengths
and difficulty levels. Enjoy bird-watching and make many new additions to your
life bird list. Observe nature at its finest including many identified
butterflies, flowers, mammals, reptiles, and insects.Relax!! in our comfortable
hammocks and Adirondack style chairs in the lodge. All this is available at an entrance fee of $5.00
per person.
Other activities include:
Natural History Guided Hikes.
Walk through Domitila forest trails with an English-, French- or Spanish- speaking
naturalist guide. Learn about the unique ecosystem of the dry tropical forest
and its flora and fauna. Walks vary in length and duration and are suited to individual
interests and needs.
Bird watching: $15 per person.
(3-4 hours). Includes bottled water.
Butterfly observation: $25 per person (3-4 hours). Includes bottled
water.
Wildlife observation:
$15 per person (3-4 hours). Includes bottled water, fruits, natural drink.
Dry tropical forest hike: $10 (1-2 hours).
Wetland ecosystem hike (adjacent to Lake Cocibolca): $30 per
person (4-6 hours). Includes bottled water, fruits, natural drink, and
transport by ox cart.
Night hike for
observation of nocturnal wildlife: $10 per person (2 hours).
Horseback
Riding: Horses are excellent way to see the reserve and are available for $15
per hour per person.
Expedition to Isla Zapatera National Park that
includes visit to Pre-Columbian archeological site: $100 per person
(6-7 hours). Includes biologist guide, transport to lake, boat, life
jacket, bottled water, fruit, natural drinks, National Park entrance
fee.
Expedition to Reserva Natural Lagunas de Mecatepe:
$100 per person (6-7 hours). Includes biologist guide, transport to
the reserve, bottled water, fruit, natural drinks.
Package prices are available for 2 nights and 3 days. Please contact
Domitila for prices. All prices quoted in U.S. dollars. Tips to the guides are
not included in quoted prices.
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