If by any chance you are looking for a hidden location in the nature of our country, I would like to introduce you to a very interesting and special place. A destination that I would dare say is one of the hidden gems of our country, where the true, untouched nature we always dream of lies. A destination that I sincerely take great pride in being in our country.

Welcome to the “Pecka Visitor Center,” a place born from the immense desire and love of its founder Boro Marić, which today represents a true tourist potential of this region. For those who may be encountering this place for the first time, Pecka is located in a village near Mrkonjić Grad, and very quickly after its establishment, it became a center for adventure and a gathering place for nature lovers, boasting rich infrastructure and organization of numerous activities. The center is located in a former rural elementary school, as this space was recognized as ideal for this purpose, and today it serves as a starting and returning point for climbing, excursions, hiking, biking, and all those activities that this area offers. The idea of the center was to connect the attractions of this area and provide local products of exceptional quality, which will promote the hard work of the local population and thus promote this location and everything it has to offer.

Initially, the center was supposed to have only an informative role and to offer nature lovers information about trails, climbing areas, biking routes, and serve as a starting and returning point for these activities. However, over time, people recognized the center as an ideal place for relaxation and escape from everyday life, so today Pecka is a place with a hospitable atmosphere where you feel at home, with a rich offer of content that has developed over time.

It is interesting to mention that Pecka is located at an altitude of 600 m and is well connected with neighboring municipalities, making it really easy to reach at any time of the year. However, if you ask me what the best time to visit is, I would say it is spring and summer when everything blooms and turns green, and this place shines in its full glory.

Over time, the center’s offerings have expanded, so today, in addition to a place for socializing, relaxing, and planning routes to explore, you can view very interesting exhibitions, be part of educational programs, or participate in activities such as mushroom picking led by Boro himself, which you can rarely find elsewhere. You may not have known, but several thousand species of mushrooms can be found here, and Boro will expertly guide you through the local forests and show you all the little secrets and tricks when it comes to mushroom picking.

In addition to content for adults, the people in Pecka have also thought about the kids, organizing excursions into the woods, learning about plants and animals, and getting to know the village and nature. The central event that takes place here is the Pecka Outdoor Festival. Two days of good fun, music, and numerous activities gather adventure and nature lovers of all generations of visitors.

However, as I write all this, I wonder if you are able to visualize what this place really looks like? Do you imagine endless meadows of 50 shades of green and golden pastures while reading? Do you see smiling hikers and climbers who spend their days here? Families coming with children from all over the country just to relax and truly unwind in this nature. I believe that this is the greatest value of this place. That opportunity to disconnect from all technology, negative emotions, and things that tire you out and simply enjoy. That your only obligation during the day is to decide which trail to walk and which type of mushroom you will eat.

Only when you are here do you realize that you do not need much to be happy and that, no matter how much it sounds like a well-worn cliché and phrase, the little things truly make life, and here you will experience many of them.

A big thank you to all the people from the Pecka Visitor Center who, with their will and dedication, have managed to build such a beautiful story in our country and have made Bosnia and Herzegovina gain such a place. Hats off, people!