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Hikes And Adventures
Your visit to Hacienda Baru is not complete without exploring the refuge. Our guides will open the door to the wonders of the forest for you with their knowledge and keen senses. You will learn that Hacienda Baru is much more than just its 800 acres of land. Here is a list of our activities from the top of the forest canopy to the beach. If you have a particular interest, we are happy to customize tours to the best of our ability to meet your needs. Group size is limited to eight persons.
Canopy Observation Platform
Ascend over 105 feet to a platform suspended in the canopy of a magnificent tree. The tour
lasts two-to-three hours and requires no prior experience. All you need is a spirit of
adventure and the desire to see the forest from a new angle! Only three visitors and a
guide can be on platform at one time.
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.
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. Includes: dinner and breakfast.
The Rainforest 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.
Mangrove and Beach Walk
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.
Horseback Tours
Ride along the large beach and mangrove. Two-to-three hour guided tour for all ages and
riding abilities.
Mangrove Kayak Tour
A paddle tour in the calm waters inside the mangroves near the beach. Tour departure times
depends on the tide schedule. This tour is not always available.
Self-Guided Trails
With three kilometers of beach frontage, an observation tower, and three kilometers of
marked trails there is plenty for you to explore. There is no charge for people in the
cabins or for those who have participated in one of our other tours.