This tour begins just after daybreak, when birds are the most active—Hacienda Barú is home to around 300 species of birds. This scenic tour includes a stop for snack to recharge batteries.
Along the hike, you’ll look for species like trogons, motmots, antshrikes, manakins, tinamous, curasows. You’ll journey past old cacao plantations. After you hike for a couple hours, you’ll arrive at the campsite where your guide will prepare a traditional Costa Rican breakfast. This campsite is a nice place to relax and listen for interesting bird calls. Next, you’ll hike through primary forest, a type of forest that has completely undisturbed growth.
What to Bring
Walking shoes or sneakers, binoculars, sunscreen, hat, camera, water, and insect repellent.
What's included
Naturalist Guide, entrance fee to Baru National Wildlife Refuge, a personal snack
Rules
Closed shoes are mandatory and a waiver is need to be filled it up. Adults over 50 years old need to check if it is possible to make the activity
Operator & Location
Hacienda Baru Tours
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