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Flying
Fly to Hacienda Baru
There are two airstrips within a short drive from Hacienda Baru. The Quepos airstrip is only 1hour and 15 minutes away and the Palmar Sur airstrip is about 1.5 hours from Hacienda Baru.
Fly to Hacienda Barú
There are two airstrips within a short drive from Hacienda Baru. The Quepos airstrip is only 30 minutes away and the Palmar Sur airstrip is about 90 minutes from Hacienda Baru.
Domestic Airline
You can reserve your ticket to either of these airstrips with the local Costa Rican airline, SANSA. Book it online at:
Once you have booked your ticket, we are happy to have someone meet you at the airstrip. The cost for four people or less from the Quepos airstrip is approximately $45.00. From Palmar Sur the cost is $60.00 (prices are subject to change without notice.) Please let us know if you would like to be picked up.
Charter Flights
Charter flights are available in both single and twin engine planes. The price per person will vary depending on the number of people planning to fly. If you are interested in booking a charter flight to either Quepos or Palmar Sur please contact us and we can help you make arrangements.
Hocus and Pocus - Strange, creeper cats
- By Jack Ewing
When I first laid eyes on the two black kittens a quote from a Robert Heinlein novel popped into my mind,. It has been so many years ago since I read it that I can't even remember which one is was, but I remember the quote. In referring to a complex subject Heinlein said that making sense of it was “... like searching in a dark cellar at midnight on a moonless night for a black cat that isn't there.” These two kittens were that black without a hint of any other color. Even their eyes were black. In addition to their extreme blackness there was always an air of mysteriousness about them. They didn't walk like ordinary cats, rather they walked all crouched down, more of a creep than a walk, like they were constantly stalking something. They never made any noises other than purring; they never clawed the furniture; they were never underfoot and never got into trouble of any kind. There was always something strange about them. We named them Hocus and Pocus.
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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. |
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Capuchin Capers
The troop of 26 monkeys was strung out over about 100 meters, moving through the forest. The lead monkey, a mature female, came to an area where the tree cover was broken by an open swamp with only a narrow corridor two trees wide going around it.
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.