Imagine a place hidden in a dense jungle forest along the Caribbean Sea, a quasi-island surrounded by the ocean and canals. You can only get there by boat. Pacuare Reserve is first and foremost a safe haven and conservation research site for thousands of animal and plant species, including the vulnerable status Leatherback sea turtle and the elusive Agami heron. As such, the site’s campus and accommodations are simple, rustic, and powered entirely by solar energy to best preserve the area. The benefit for you? With no electricity, no luxury, crowds, traffic or distractions, you’ll experience the incredible wildlife, landscape, and people of this magical place without interruption.

On the beach, you may notice a small group quietly gathering data from a nesting leatherback turtle. Or you may see an instructor leading students into the forest to observe a certain species of bird.  The only other people here are The Reserve staff, instructors, biologists, students, volunteers or another like-minded visitor or two. This is your Pacuare Reserve experience. Your chance to be a part of our efforts.  Your chance to live and feel the power of shared passion for conservation in action.