Welcome
Bienvenidos a
Camaquiri

About Us

Created in 2019, Camaquiri Conservation Initiative (CCI) is a 500 acre wildlife refuge located in the lowland Caribbean rainforest of northeastern Costa Rica.

Our mission is to protect and enhance the biodiversity within the refuge while operating a field station and trail system for students, researchers, local residents, and private groups to experience and learn about rainforest ecology.

CONSERVATION

Managing the property to protect and enhance its biological resources and encouraging conservation of the rainforest through education.

EDUCATION

Providing a place to introduce and immerse students and visitors in the ecology of a tropical rainforest and the ecology and behavior of its inhabitants.

RESEARCH

Providing a place to conduct relevant short-term and long-term research projects to both improve management and learn more about the interaction of organisms with their environment.

COMMUNITY

Providing educational and scientific outreach to the surrounding community and encouraging local residents to become involved in station activities.

Welcome to CCI

Dining / Common Area

Lagoons and other aquatic areas

Welcome to CCI

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Property &
Accommodations

500-acres of rainforest with maintained trails
Cabins with private bathroom
Kitchen & dining area
Laboratory & lecture hall space
Cleaning staff and onsite laundry
3 meals a day of delicious Costa Rican food, including vegan and vegetarian options
Free wifi in dining area
Onsite staff 24 hrs / day
First Aid and CPR trained staff
Access to local medical care

We Welcome

In session college classes to visit CCI during their spring, summer, or winter breaks to provide their students with an immersive experience to supplement their tropical rainforest ecology studies
College professors to teach courses related to tropical rainforest ecology at CCI during summer or winter breaks
Researchers conducting relevant short-term and long-term research projects related to tropical rainforest ecology and tropical rainforest conservation, restoration, and management
Birding and wildlife educational tours

To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Small groups promote the best wildlife viewing opportunities and minimal disturbance to the forest

278 species of birds including this Collared Aracari

22 species of mammals, including 3 of the 4 species of monkeys in Costa Rica

Multiple habitats for bird and wildlife viewing

Iconic rainforest species like this Yellow-throated Toucan

Abundant research opportunities and assistance with obtaining MINAE research permits

College level courses taught by visiting college professors

CCI's protected rainforest habitat helps support the critically endangered Great Green Macaw

Booking
Details

Cabin accommodations for groups of 5-to-30 people
Current Rate: 35,000 colones / night
- Includes lodging and 3 meals / day
- 35,000 colones is approximately $50 - $75 / night US dollars, depending on the exchange rate
- Rates will be more for groups with fewer than 5 people to cover cost of staffing
Daily use of dining or lecture hall spaces is available for education or conservation related meetings, contact CCI for a quote
Bookings must be arranged through a CCI- approved Costa Rican eco-tourism professional
- see list of approved eco-tour professionals
Not included: travel to / from airport, wildlife tour guides (these are provided by your eco-tourism professional)

Safety
First

We pride ourselves in providing a safe rainforest experience.
All groups who use the trails are given a safety orientation upon arrival.
All groups are required to be accompanied by a Costa Rican eco-tourism professional while on the trails.
We limit the number of visitors to provide the best experience for our guests and to minimize disturbance to the rainforest and its inhabitants.

Courses

Whether you are a University student or just want to spend a few weeks doing a deep dive into rainforest ecology, join us at CCI for a Tayra Educational Expeditions course.