We are pleased to announce that the Black - cheeked Ant Tanager, one of six species of birds endemic the Osa Peninsula, can be found within the reserve. This bird can be found nowhere else in the world. Trails through the primary and successionary forests weave through lush vegetation, including over 120 different tree species which have already been identified within Campanario itself. The Reserve has three permanent streams and a beautiful coastline with 4 small pristine beaches, clear warm surf and several rocky points, one of which protects the small bay which is the gateway year-round to the Reserve. The mean daily temperature at the Field Station is 24-25 C (75-77 F). An average year sees 4-5 meters of rainfall, making Campanario one of the wettest areas in Costa Rica (and the world).

In addition, Campanario lies in close proximity to five national protected areas. Trips to Campanario pass through the Sierpe-Terraba mangrove reserve, and both Cocovado National Park and Isla del Caño Biological Reserve are within 1 hour of the field station. Isla del Caño also offers trails to indigenous burial grounds and spectacularly clear waters for snorkeling and scuba diving. Proyecto Campanario is proud to be part of the biological corridors protecting the biodiversity of the Osa Peninsula.

Day 1: You travel to Sierpe by plane, personal vehicle, public bus, or other means of your choice where the Campanario boat meets you for your trip down river, through the mangrove forest, and down the coast to Campanario. After a brief orientation talk at the field station and perhaps a short hike, you explore the beach, swim, or relax in a hammock.

Day 2: At sunrise you're off on a birding walk before breakfast followed by a long hike into the Campanario Reserve to continue your wildlife observations. The afternoon can find you playing in the surf or just relaxing.

Day 3: You join the naturalist for a walk through Campanario's primary forest and then on to neighboring impacted areas to learn a bit about the social pressures affecting tropical regions. You finish the day snorkeling, fishing, or just enjoying the sunset.

Day 4: Early morning finds you on a wildlife observation walk. Mid-morning you take off with a picnic lunch for Isla del Caño, perhaps seeing dolphins or whales on the boat trip over. On the Island, you climb to the indigenous burial grounds and awe at the profusion of epiphytic life in the forest there. After snorkeling, you return to the Campanario home base in time for another sunset.

Day 5: Corcovado National Park awaits you. You hike as long as you like, eat your lunch by a stream or waterfall, and return to share stories with your new friends at Campanario.

Day 6: You have another opportunity for a wildlife observation walk at dawn. The boat takes you back to Sierpe for your return to San José or elsewhere. You take with you fond memories, enviable experiences, and best wishes from all of us.