If you don’t want to take the public bus to Hacienda Baru, you may also consider hiring a private van to take you. From San Jose the going rate is approximately $ 120.00 from San Jose and $145.00 from the airport (subject to change without notice). If you would like this service, we are happy to make the arrangements for you.

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.
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.