Laguna de Apoyo Cultural Center

 

Biological Research Station

"Estación Biológica PROYECTO ECOLOGICO"

FUNDECI/GAIA


INTERNET AVAILABLE in Estación Biológica Laguna de Apoyo


The Biological Research Station “Estación Biológica” in Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve is a not-for-profit enterprise in public service. “Estación Biológica” serves as a support center for locally organized initiatives in conservation, including community organization and skills training. Our staff work closely with with the community and local and central government officials to promote actions and policies which protect the wild natural resources in Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve. Training in natural resources management, natural sciences, and Spanish language and the Nicaraguan popular culture is conducted for Nicaraguans and foreigners planning to work or volunteer in the region. Through promotion of scientific research, Estacion Biologica is the principal reason that Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve is the most widely cited natural area in Nicaragua in scientific research reports.

The resources of Estación Biológica are available for scientists, volunteers, and guests. We can host groups for courses, seminars, and retreats. Individuals and groups are invited for day visits or overnight stays.


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Birdwatching in Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve

Scuba Diving in Lake Apoyo

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Apoyo Spanish school

This baby squirrel was raised by the staff after she fell from a tree as an infant. Today she has her own family in the trees above Estación Biológica.

 

Apoyo Cultural Center

Field research is conducted on several animal and plant groups

 

hostel Laguna de Apoyo

Bird populations are monitored in Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve by the staff of Estacion Biologica. Photo by Joe Taylor.

 

hospedaje Laguna de Apoyo Nicaragua

The forest inside the crater in Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve contains dozens of reptile species.

 

Centro Cultural Apoyo

Thanks to the efforts of FUNDECI/GAIA and the contributions of visitors to Estación Biológica, these children can attend the new, beautiful "Heroes y Mártires de Xiloá" school near the shore of Laguna de Xiloá in Chiltepe Peninsula Nature Reserve. Photo by Belen Camino.

 

Apoyo Spanish school

Field identification of the reptiles of Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve. Photo by Kolby Kirk.