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ECOLOGICAL TOURS / ECOTOURISM

It is our desire to make your experience at Hacienda Barú both entertaining and educational; to deepen your appreciation for the wonders of the tropical rainforest. Hacienda Barú´s guides are sharp-eyed and well trained. The majority come from local communities and have been familiar with the flora and fauna since childhood. On all our tours the guides carry a spotting scope to help you see wildlife close up.

Our tours fall into 3 different categories Canopy Exploration Tours, Hiking Tours and Night Tours.In this way we give you the chance to explore the rainforest from many different aspects

Canopy Exploration Tours

Flight of the Toucan
~ Our Rainforest Zipline Tour, imitates the flight of the chestnut-mandibled toucan, as it leaps off a branch, swoops down through the forest and then up in to another tree. On this tour, 8 separate cable rides take you from one ridge top to another, across valleys and streams. There are 14 land based platforms and 1 tree platform with a view of the coast. You will have 2 guides on this tour one of whom speaks fluent English. This is a great way to see and learn about the forest and have lots of fun at the same time.

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Tree Climbing
In the Tree Climb you will scale up a rope that is fixed in the largest upper branches of a rainforest tree. This is done with specialized equipment; harnesses and ascenders. You will climb to a height of 35 meters (113 feet) where you can sit out on the branches of this beautiful rainforest tree and experience the facinating world of the canopy. One fully-trained, English speaking naturalist guide will instruct and be with you at all times, while another guide waits on the ground. To do this tour you do need a certain level of fitness but you do not need to be strong. This is truly the best way to explore the rainforest canopy.

Canopy Observation Plataform
The Canopy Observation Platform is located within the top branches of an enormous rainforest tree 34 meters (109 feet) above the ground. You don't have to do any work on this tour as we will hoist you up to the platform with an electric winch, using a special harness and ropes. A fully trained English speaking guide will be with you on the platform. Most guests stay in the canopy for 30 minutes to 1 hour. This tour is about experiencing the tranquil world of the tree tops, enjoying the canopy flora and, with a little luck, observing whatever fauna might happen by.