The Camaquiri Conservation Intiative (CCI), named after a local Indigenous Chief from the 1500’s, is a new field station located in the Caribbean Lowlands of northeastern Costa Rica. The preserve encompasses 500 acres of older secondary lowland swamp forest with many scattered primary trees remaining throughout a forest containing streams, lagoons and swamps bordering the Rio El Zota. 

 

Facilities

• basic, comfortable cabins with bathroom

• dining hall

• laboratory & library

• well-maintained & extensive trail system

• excellent Costa Rican food prepared by local cooks

 

Why Camaquiri?

• off the beaten tourist path, nestled in northeastern Costa Rican countryside

• adjacent to Barra del Colorado Wildlife Refuge

• authentic Costa Rican experience

• all needs and food sourced locally

• local community outreach and support is a priority

• logistics/support provided by Tayra Tours at www.tayratravel.com