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Recreation Opportunities
 Recreational
opportunities at Campanario are numerous! Some of these excursions and
events may already be scheduled for your trip's program, but if not,
please write us for the latest availability and costs, as special
arrangements need to be made for certain activities.
Caño Island Trip –
This is a day trip to the island for a walk through a bromeliad forest,
to an overlook, and to view some archaeological artifacts. Snorkeling
off the shore and a picnic lunch on the beach are highlights.
Hike to San Pedrillo in Corcovado National Park – This is not a
long hike in distance, but we take our time to learn along the way. San
Pedrillo is the northernmost ranger station within Corcovado National
Park, and offers a beautiful waterfall and cool swimming hole upstream.
All day hike to Llorona Beach, Corcovado National Park
– This is a long hike for the serious hiker to a spectacular beach and
waterfall in Corcovado National Park. This can only be done when low
tide is at mid-day, and this hike is not for everyone.
Sierpe-Terraba Mangrove Forest Reserve
– This is a beautiful trip through one of Costa Rica’s 11 Ramsar
wetlands protected areas. For more information see:
http://www.wetlands.org/RSDB/. Depending upon the time of year,
you’ll see mangroves in flower or with their propagules.
Scuba Diving
– Diving trips can be arranged for those who already have a license;
and for beginners who have finished their classroom and swimming pool
training and are ready for their first open-water dives. The dive
masters we contract are licensed PADI instructors. This trip includes a
trip to Caño Island, two tanks, equipment rental, lunch and dive master.
Dolphin & Whale Watching – These are experiences never to be
forgotten. A boat takes you out beyond Caño Island to view these
spectacular creatures. Boats remain at a sufficient distance to ensure
your and the animals' safety.
Horse Back Riding
– These excursions will take you inland to see forested and deforested
lands away from Campanario. These trips usually promise wonderful
surprises. We can also visit some of the local farms to meet the
neighbors.
Guided Hiking
– Most hikes and walks in the Campanario Biological Station are guided
by a member of the staff. In addition, there are two trails with marked
stops and self guided information so you can enjoy the rain forest at
your own leisure. We do ask that you hike with a buddy always.
Bird Watching
– This is an on-going experience to enjoy every day. Morning and late
afternoon hikes are particularly fruitful. See our species database for
sightings.
Night Hikes
– Periodically there is an opportunity to hike at night to see what can
be discovered, but always with a guide and a flashlight.
Hike to Bat Cave
– This short excursion we make in the late afternoon when we wait
patiently for hundreds of bats to fly out of their day roost in a cave
along the rocky coast.
 Visit to the local school
– This is a morning’s trip to see, but not interrupt, the one-room
elementary school which is on the beach just north of Campanario. For
those who are teachers among you, this school has one teacher, children
in grades 1 – 6, and no electricity. In 2002 we initiated the school’s
first library and are still in the process of training a few of the
mothers to be librarians. If you’d like to help, please bring an
appropriate book in Spanish to donate. It would be most welcome.
Snorkeling
– Right off the Campanario shore you can find good snorkeling. While
there are a few pairs of fins at Campanario, you will need to bring
your own mask and snorkel. Don’t forget an underwater camera.
Swimming
– Campanario is blessed with a beautiful and secluded beach. The waters
are usually clear and warm and the surf gentle enough to invite
swimming. We can’t offer rough waves for surfing – sorry.
Just Plain Goofing Off –
Don’t forget the simple pleasures of lying in a hammock, following a
morpho butterfly, watching beautiful sunsets, and just goofing off. That is also allowed!
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