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Rainforest Trails  [prices]

Hacienda Barú has 7 Kilometers of beautiful rainforest trails. On these trails you can explore a rich diversity of habitats including primary and secondary forest, wetland, grassland and mangrove swamp. There are trails which meander through the lowland to the beach or up into the highland where there are magnificent views of the coast.

The beach can be accessed by the trails or by road. Hacienda Barú protects 3 Km of pristine beach, which you will find largely deserted. The walk to the Barú river mouth takes around 1 hour from the cabins and is especially enjoyable in the late afternoon, catching the fabulous Pacific sunset on the way back.

There are lots of opportunities to spot wildlife on the trails and the beach. Our trail guide "Paths of Discovery" contains a list of 100 different species with corresponding numbers on the trails. It also has detailed descriptions of all the trails and walking on the beach. This will help you find wildlife and learn interesting things about the rainforest.

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The Birding Tower

Along the Strangler Trail you will find the Birding Tower, a great place in the early morning or late afternoon to sit and take in the forest around you.

Orchid Garden

Along the Teak and Canal Trail you will find the Orchid Garden. We have a large selection of these beautiful plants which largely reside in the rainforest canopy. There's always something flowering.

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Butterfly Garden

Right behind the restaurant you will find the Butterfly Garden. Tiny Costa Rica, located on the bridge of land between North and South America, boasts a extraordinary variety of butterflies. Over 550 species reside here, more than the entire continent of Africa.

The garden has a sample of local species for you to enjoy. In the laboratory at the back of the garden you can learn about the life cycle of the butterfly and see the caterpillars and pupa.

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