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- Camp
- Birdwatch
- Relax
- No Electricity
- No Phones
- Wilderness Hiking
Base camp is the starting point for all our day hikes and backpacking trips
except for Cerro Chirripo. We have made base camp very accommodating
for travelers. Covered camping assures a dry night sleeping and our
outstanding family style meals give the energy needed for rain forest
trekking. We provide most of the equipment so you can pack light. And
we will do everything possible to make your experience marvelous.
except for Cerro Chirripo. We have made base camp very accommodating
for travelers. Covered camping assures a dry night sleeping and our
outstanding family style meals give the energy needed for rain forest
trekking. We provide most of the equipment so you can pack light. And
we will do everything possible to make your experience marvelous.
We have a low maintenance, self
help service at base camp for
people who are unable or do not
wish to make reservations for a
trip. This service is maintained
through visitor donations.
At base camp you can buy food to
prepare your self. You can use our
pots, pans, and dishes. You need
to bring your own stove or make
your own fire. You can also
purchase family style meals.
The Base Camp has an 8km trail
which you can hike on your own.
Guided trips may be available.
People who come to base camp
without reservations are
experienced resourceful travelers.
To get to base camp, follow the
maps and directions posted on the
maps and directions link. Without
a reservation it is possible no one
will receive you at base camp. Just
make yourself at home!
help service at base camp for
people who are unable or do not
wish to make reservations for a
trip. This service is maintained
through visitor donations.
At base camp you can buy food to
prepare your self. You can use our
pots, pans, and dishes. You need
to bring your own stove or make
your own fire. You can also
purchase family style meals.
The Base Camp has an 8km trail
which you can hike on your own.
Guided trips may be available.
People who come to base camp
without reservations are
experienced resourceful travelers.
To get to base camp, follow the
maps and directions posted on the
maps and directions link. Without
a reservation it is possible no one
will receive you at base camp. Just
make yourself at home!
| "It was a total paradise. The whole layout was so peaceful, the hospitality was more than welcoming and the food was pure heaven." -Doug, USA |
EATS AT BASE CAMP:
We can cook up hearty
restaurant style meals $5-$10
and have a small snack shop
supplied with goodies and
food you can cook yourself.
We can cook up hearty
restaurant style meals $5-$10
and have a small snack shop
supplied with goodies and
food you can cook yourself.
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| "It's plain to me, and I imagine, to anyone who visits here that this place is solid gold and that the Dohle family are the same -Solid Gold." -Ian, Canada |
Frog in a shallow pond, attracted to the
torch during our night hike.
torch during our night hike.
| Hangout at Base Camp There is no camping fee. Our campground is maintained by visitor donations. |
Talamanca Treks
Base Camp
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| Hiking, Camping, Backpacking & Horseback Riding in Backcountry Costa Rica |
Donations from visitors pay for:
 | Sink | |
| Pots | |
| Dishes | |
| Covered Camp Site | |
| San Agustin Reserve Trail | |
| Map | ||
| Outhouse | |
| Shower | |
| Salt and Cooking Oil | |
| Hammocks | |
| Locked Storage | |
| Dining Area | |
Rental Prices:
| Tent $5 for entire visit | |
| Fleece Sleeping bag $5 for | |
| entire visit | ||
| Ground Pad $2 for entire visit | |
"It's been so pleasant sitting on
the outhouse cause the
butterflies and the birds are
right there."
-David, Costa Rica
the outhouse cause the
butterflies and the birds are
right there."
-David, Costa Rica
- Rural Tico Culture
- Great Food
- Organic Garden
- Riverside
- Cool Climate
- Horseback Riding
| "Just getting here is an adventure." -Matt, England |
Services Prices:
| Guided Day Hike $30 for first | |
| person $15 for each person after (includes lunch) | ||
| Horseback ride $35/ horse | |
| Meals $5-10 | |
| Camping if we provide, tent, | |
| blankets and meals $30/night | ||
| Camping if you are entirely self | |
| sufficient is free. |
| Talamanca Treks is not |