Hacienda Baru, Dominical

Location

Hacienda Barú is located just three hours from San José, Manuel Antonio, or Uvita. The hotel is within the confines of the Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge, covering 330 hectares (815 acres) of diverse ecosystems. This unique position offers easy access to pristine rainforests, wetlands, and beach fronts.

Rooms

The hotel offers six cottages and six pool-view rooms designed for comfort. Each accommodation provides easy access to the surrounding nature, allowing guests to enjoy the beauty of the wildlife refuge. All lodgings maintain a consistent rate, ensuring simple booking without varied pricing based on room type.

Dining

Dining occurs at the open-air Chocolate Monkey Restaurant, where guests can enjoy traditional Costa Rican dishes at affordable prices. Natural fruit drinks, soft drinks, beer, and cocktails are available alongside a diverse menu including vegetarian and gluten-free options. The restaurant's location allows for bird-watching while enjoying meals.

Activities

Hacienda Barú provides a range of 11 ecological tours tailored for nature enthusiasts. Guests can participate in rainforest canopy tours, bird-watching hikes, and night hikes, with opportunities to observe over 365 species of birds. Visitors may explore the grounds with self-guided trails, including access to a bird-watching tower.

Wellness

The hotel emphasizes eco-friendly practices alongside nature-based experiences. Visitors can engage with the surrounding natural beauty through guided hikes and ecological exploration. The medicinal plant garden offers insights into local flora with its hands-on approach to learning about biodiversity.

Highlights

Location: Surrounded by Baru National Wildlife Refuge .

Rooms: Six cottages and six pool view rooms .

Dining: Chocolate Monkey Restaurant serving Costa Rican cuisine .

Activities: 11 ecological tours including bird-watching .

Wellness: Medicinal plant garden with local flora insights .