Immerse in the magic of Cocos Island National Park with Auto Mercado
- Between April and August 2025 at Auto Mercado branches, you can take a virtual tour to feel the thrill of diving among hammerhead sharks, visit the park ranger’s house and the caves of Cocos Island.
Can you imagine exploring a marine sanctuary without leaving the city? Thanks to the partnership between Friends of Cocos Island Foundation (FAICO) and Auto Mercado, you can now enjoy an immersive experience that will transport you to the heart of Cocos Island National Park, a Natural Heritage of Humanity and epicentre of conservation in the Pacific Ocean.
Through a unique virtual tour, you will feel the thrill of diving among hammerhead sharks and manta rays and in colourful reefs, you will get to know the park rangers’ house and the famous caves of Cocos Island, all while discovering why this paradise is crucial for marine biodiversity. This immersive experience is complemented by interactive activities designed to inspire and raise awareness about the importance of protecting our oceans.
The experiences will reach different locations of Auto Mercado, so that you can go there, learn, and enjoy other activities such as face painting for children with which they can transform themselves into creatures of the ocean.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to come close to the wonder of the ocean on the following dates and locations:
- Saturday, April 12 – Auto Mercado Belén
- Saturday, April 26 – Auto Mercado Moravia
- Saturday, May 24 – Auto Mercado Guayabos
- Saturday, June 21 – Auto Mercado Cartago
- Saturday, July 5 – Auto Mercado Guadalupe
- Saturday, July 19 – Auto Mercado Herradura
- Saturday, August 9 – Auto Mercado Playas del Coco
From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., booths with FAICO experts will be available, who will share fascinating data on marine conservation. Plus, with the interactive self-learning displays, you can explore underwater life through immersive technology.
Allow yourself to be enticed by the beauty of our oceans and discover how we can work together to protect them. We are waiting for you so you can experience this great underwater adventure!
