Only 2 miles from the house is one of the Costa Rica's finest nature preserves.  Hacienda Barú’s 330 hectares (815 acres) have a fantastic variety of Habitats, from wetlands and secondary rainforests in the lowlands to primary rainforest on the highland coastal ridge. Seven kilometers of walking trails and three kilometers of pristine beach are here to be explored as well as anorchid garden and butterfly garden.

Bird Watching, Canopy Exploration and Ecological Tours are their specialty. Bilingual grass roots naturalist guides help guests discover the wonders of the tropical rainforest, such as leaf cutter ants, the sleepy sloths and the nesting site of the Common Pootoo.  On the tours you can experience everything from the Rainforest Canopy to Mangrove Swamps or the Jungle at Night.

Hacienda Barú is dedicated to local conservation and education.