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. 

 

The Birds

• 278 bird species observed on property

• 6 species of parrots, 2 motmots and 3 toucan species

• Great Curassow, Blue-throated Goldentail, Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer, Purple-throated Fruit Crow and Snowy Cotinga are among notable bird species

• Agami and Boat-billed Herons seen several times

• The Great Green Macaw is our flagship species and is often seen flying over the property

 

Other Wildlife

• 22 mammals species – Brown-mantled Howler, White-faced Capuchin, Black-handed Spider Monkey, Tamandua, peccaries, Red Brocket Deer, and Grison 

• 23 amphibian species – including 3 poison dart frogs

• 28 reptile species – caimans, iguanas, basilisks and 8 species of snakes

 

Vertebrate & Lepidopteran Checklist

• see complete checklist of vertebrates & preliminary butterfly list (click the green button below)

• species highlighted in gray have been seen at Camaquiri

• species not highlighted seen in vicinity and are to be expected

• always exciting to add new species to the list!

 

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