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Hacienda Baru – a privately-owned National Wildlife Refuge on the Southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica offers
nature-oriented tours and adventures.
Experience the full spectrum of the tropics from the majestic heights of the tropical forest canopy all the way down to the vast Pacific beach and mangroves. Hacienda Baru has marvelous diversity for active travelers of all ages. Barú's mission is to preserve the Hacienda's natural resources while educating visitors about its biological wealth. 
CANOPY TOUR - THE FLIGHT OF THE TOUCAN
Zip from one ridge top to another, across valleys and streams on specially designed cables, harness and rollers, with two experienced naturalist guides. An informative way to see the rain forest and get a thrill at the same time. Includes: 8 cables, one tree platform, 14 land based platform located on ridge tops, guides, equipment, instruction, 20 minutes hike to first cable. Duration 2 hours. Special Rio Mar Prices - Canopy Tour*: $ 35 per person SELF-GUIDED TRAILS With three kilometers of beach frontage, an observation tower, and seven kilometers of marked trails there is plenty for you to explore. There is no charge for people who have participated in any other Baru tour. Entrance Self-Guided Trails only: $ 6 p/p
THE RAIN FOREST EXPERIENCE A full-day natural history tour that is great for birding. Departure is at 7:30 AM and return is usually around 3:30 PM. Lunch is served at our tent camp. All you need is binoculars. light clothing, repellent and a water bottle. Rainforest Experience: $ 35 per person MANGROVE & BEACH WALK BIRDWATCHING A two-to-three hour hike along the mangrove, seashore, riverbank and pasture. This is a good opportunity to observe raptors circling above the ridgeline as well as an egret rookery in the mangrove. Mangrove Walk: $ 20 per person TREE CLIMBING 
Climb into the canopy with a naturalist guide beside you all of the way. We instruct you in basic climbing techniques
and safety.
This is for more adventurous people and involves a fair amount of physical exertion. The tour lasts a half-day and is well worth it. This tour has a maximum of four persons, including the guide. Tree climbing: $ 35 per person A NIGHT IN THE JUNGLE 
Wake to the rich sounds of the tropical forest at dawn. In our opinion, the is the best way to experience the tropical forest at Hacienda Baru. The tour starts in the mid-afternoon and arrives at our fully-equipped tent camp around dusk. After dinner, there is an optional night hike. All you need is binoculars, a flashlight, repellent and a change of cloths. The camp is equipped with shower and toilet. Tour includes bilingual guide, dinner, breakfast, night hiking and tents. Night in the Jungle: $ 60 per person |
