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Jack's Blog

Jack's articles

Discover the mysterious and fascinating ways in which animals and plants-and people-interact with one another in the rainforests of Costa Rica.

Author and naturalist Jack Ewing shares a wealth of observations and experiences, gathered from more than three decades of living in southwestern Costa Rica, home to some of the most prolific and diverse ecosystems on Earth.

More than just a simple collection of essays, Monkeys are Made of Chocolate is a testament to the wonder of life in all its countless guises, as seen through the eyes of a man with a gift for subtle discernment and a natural flair for storytelling.

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Discover the mysterious and fascinating ways in which animals and plants-and people-interact with one another in the rainforests of Costa Rica.

Author and naturalist Jack Ewing shares a wealth of observations and experiences, gathered from more than three decades of living in southwestern Costa Rica, home to some of the most prolific and diverse ecosystems on Earth.

More than just a simple collection of essays, Monkeys are Made of Chocolate is a testament to the wonder of life in all its countless guises, as seen through the eyes of a man with a gift for subtle discernment and a natural flair for storytelling.

Buy book now

Green Ibis

Green Ibis

First sighting ever of a Green Ibis (Misembrinibis cayennensis) on Hacienda Baru.

Chocolate Monkey Gift Shop

Our Gift Shop is well known in the area for having a wide variety of gifts. Not only will you find T-Shirts, Hammocks and Jewelry, but also a beautiful selection of Costa Rican made Arts and Crafts. Our policy is to buy (as much as possible) from local artisans who work with local materials of a sustainable resource.

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Contact us

Mailing Address in Costa Rica:
Hacienda Baru
Apartado 215-8000
San Jose, Perez Zeledon
San Isidro 11901
Costa Rica
General Information:info@haciendabaru.com
General Manager:jack@haciendabaru.com

Phone: 011 (506) 2787-0003
Fax: 011 (506) 2787-0057