Discover how gourmet mushrooms are cultivated as you explore natural spaces full of life, biodiversity, and unique fungal species.
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Where the nature, the science and the exploration join the same tour. During the visit, you'll have the opportunity to get up close with our fungal production, explore laboratories and cultivation areas, discover how mushrooms develop from their early stages to their final growth, and understand each phase of the production process. Additionally, you will walk along natural paths surrounded by biodiversity, you will observe wild mushrooms in its natural environment and you will delve into the fascinating Fungi Kingdom, one of the most amazing and important living systems on the planet.
Begin with a virtual tour inside our facilities where we cultivate a wide variety of gourmet and medicinal mushrooms
Designed for visitors of all ages, this experience combines learning, nature, and exploration in a safe and interactive environment. From students to nature lovers, every visitor will find a new way to understand the extraordinary world of fungi.
In Fungal Energy we believe mushrooms are a gateway to connecting people with the nature, the sustainability and the Knowledge. Our purpose is to produce gourmet mushrooms y medicinal mushrooms high-quality through responsible practices, while we create educational experiences and tourist destinations that inspire curiosity, learning, and respect for ecosystems. We aspire to become a benchmark for innovation, sustainable production y Fungi tourism in Monteverde, bringing visitors of all ages closer to the fascinating Fungi Kingdom and demonstrating how the biodiversity can generate value for communities, education, and sustainable development.
Long before becoming a space for nature exploration and tourism, this property was part of Monteverde's historical development and the pioneering families who found a place here to live in harmony with their surroundings. Surrounded by forest and unique landscapes, El Tesoro preserves that legacy and shares it through experiences that connect visitors with nature, local culture, and the authentic essence of Monteverde.
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It all begins in the laboratory, where we cultivate mycelium, the vegetative structure of the fungus that will give rise to healthy and vigorous future harvests.
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We select and condition natural materials such as sawdust, straw, and other organic resources that will serve as a nutrient source for cultivation.
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The mycelium is carefully incorporated into the substrate under controlled conditions to initiate the colonization and development process.
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For several weeks, the mycelium expands throughout the substrate, forming a living network that prepares the way for mushroom production.
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We control factors such as temperature, humidity, ventilation, and lighting to stimulate the appearance and growth of fruiting bodies.
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Mushrooms are harvested at their peak ripeness to ensure freshness, quality, and excellent culinary characteristics.