Physical Profile of
Campanario Ecolodge and Biological Reserve
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Explore the largest mangrove forest of Central America Join us on our treks through majestic forests which drip with bromeliads and vines, and see shy creatures creep through the diverse forest understory. Conduct your own personal study of one of the hundreds of species of flora and fauna which the reserve supports. Participate in a short tropical ecology course in this remote rainforest, and come with us on trips through the largest mangrove forest in Central America. Join us on scuba or snorkeling trips to the clear waters off Isla del Caño, and visit famed Corcovado National Park. You can become part of this special effort to protect the biodiversity of this corner of the world. |
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Located in the humid tropical Pacific lowlands of the Osa Peninsula !! The Campanario Biological Reserve is located in the humid tropical Pacific lowlands of the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica and stretches nearly 150 acres from sea level to 155 meters above. It is proud to support many of the diverse habitats needed for the wide array of mammals (at least 139 species), reptiles and amphibians (at least 117 species), birds (over 350 species), and insects (too many to count!) that can be found in this remote area where no roads nor electricity have reached. Many of these species are rare or endangered and include: tapir, giant anteater, white-faced monkey, tayra, jaguar, puma, white-lipped peccary, pilot whale, hump-back whale, scarlet macaw, and chestnut-mandibled toucan, among others. 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.. |
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