Campanario Biological Station
Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
- Soil Science
- community projects
- cultural exchange
- nature reserve
- education center
About.
The Campanario Biological Station lies in the Pacific lowland tropical rain forest of the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica and stretches nearly 170 acres inland from the sea. It is proud to be home to a wide array of rare and endangered flora and fauna. Campanario offers Neotropical Ecology courses throughout the year for individuals, family groups and students of all ages.
Fast food at Campanario means grabbing a ripe fruit or fishing off the rocky point. Traffic delays mean waiting for the high tide or calm seas. What you will have are warm weather, warm rain, and warm surf on a secluded tropical beach, but cool waterfalls, cool showers, and cool nights. You will hike in a lush tropical rain forest, take walks for bird watching of exotic species, watch schools of brilliantly colored fish, and enjoy spectacular sunsets.
An educational program at Campanario, far from "civilization",
will change your manner of thinking.
Biodiversity conservation
The Campanario Biological Station is proud to support many diverse habitats, both terrestrial and marine.
Studies and Research
Campanario offers a multitude of learning experiences, and by their very nature, a hidden curriculum.
Communty Service
Campanario’s connections to local, national, and global communities are extensive and keep us and our students busy.
Rainforest Living
We see ourselves as visitors to this rain forest and keep our impact as small as possible.
Cultural Conservation
Expanding “conservation” in general, Campanario designs programs to support cultural traditions in Costa Rica.
Key Stats.
Year founded
1990
Size of project site
70 hectares
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
People on site
10 - 40
Dry season
December to April
Wet season
May to October
Living Conditions.
Sleeping
- shared rooms
Omnivore Food
- restaurant on site
Internet
- slow: emails only
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