Finca Baru Pacifico Wildlife Refuge
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Finca Baru Pacifico is a captivating tropical destination offering diverse activities like hiking and guided walks. It features stunning waterfalls, a pristine beach, and extensive jungle trails, teeming with over 310 bird species, numerous mammals, and reptiles. Visitors can expect consistent warm temperatures year-round, with the driest period occurring from December to April. Essential packing includes swimwear, rain gear, sun block, and insect repellent for an immersive nature experience.
Finca Baru Pacifico Wildlife Refuge, better known as Hacienda Baru, has just about everything within its 815 acres. Established in 1985, the refuge consists of primary and secondary rainforests, wetlands, grasslands, mangroves and a deserted two mile white sand beach.
The rainforests of Finca Baru Pacifico Wildlife Refuge house over 300 different species of birds and over a 100 species of amphibians and reptiles. There are some 57 species of mammals such as white faced monkeys, which are usually right there in the trees outside your window to greet you when you wake in the morning, sloths, wild pigs, and coatimundies.
While walking along the beautiful palm tree lined beach, visitors can catch a glimpse of hundreds of pelicans diving towards the water for fish. Dolphins are seen year round here, and if you choose to visit from December - April, you may even see a humpback whale. May through November are prime months to witness Olive Ridley and Hawksbill sea turtles, which nest on the beach at night. Visitors have the option of kayaking in the mangroves or ocean as well.
Visitors to Finca Baru have an array of tours to choose from, including canopy or tree-climbing tours, an overnight camping trip on the beach or jungle, hiking tours, even a mangrove and beach walking tour. If photography is a priority during your trip, the orchid and butterfly gardens present gorgeous scenes for you to capture with your camera. The nature and adventure tours offered are another great way to come across some amazing photo opportunities.
Hacienda Baru is a 4 hour drive from San Jose, and about 24 miles southwest of San Isidro de El General, or 26 miles south of Quepos - 2 miles north of Dominical. It is situated between Manuel Antonio National Park and Corcovado National Park.
Weather and packing list
Weather
Packing List
Visitors should pack a bathing suit, towel, shorts, tee shirts, appropriate shoes, rain gear, sun block, and insect repellent. Visit our packing list for a comprehensive list of things to bring with you.
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Location
Lattitude: N 9° 15' 36" (9.26)
Longitude: W 83° 52' 12" (-83.87)
Frequently Asked Questions
What activities are available at Finca Baru Pacifico?
Finca Baru Pacifico offers a variety of activities including hiking and guided walks through its tropical landscape, which features waterfalls, a beach, and jungle trails.
What is the typical weather like at Finca Baru Pacifico?
The South Pacific region experiences consistent temperatures year-round, with average daytime highs in the upper 80s to low 90s and nighttime lows in the upper 70s. The driest months are from December through April.
What should I pack for a visit to Finca Baru Pacifico?
Visitors should pack a bathing suit, towel, shorts, tee shirts, appropriate shoes, rain gear, sun block, and insect repellent.
How far is Finca Baru Pacifico from nearby towns?
Finca Baru Pacifico is 4 km from Dominical, 50 km from Manuel Antonio, 90 km from San Gerardo de Dota, 28 km from San Isidro, and 23 km from Uvita.