Hiking

Plantation Porto Mari is the place to be for hikers who want to enjoy untouched nature and authentic culture. On the big estate (594 acres) we've set out different trails. Of course, we used the paths that were already there so that nature was unharmed as much as possible.

All you need is a pair of good walking shoes, a cap, suntan lotion, a bottle of water, a pair of binoculars (you can rent that in our shop) and your camera.

The Historic Trail brings you back in time for 300 hundred years and will take you approximately 3 hours to walk. The history of the estate starts in the year 1684, and was called Puerto Maria back then. You will walk the same route as the slaves walked from the mansion to the 'magazina" (storage place). You will have the feeling you traveled back in time as the ruin's are still there.

If you are more interested in the Icterus Nigrogularis or Chlorostilbon Mellisugus, then you can walk the Bird Watch Trail that will take you approximately 1,5 hours. If you are lucky you will see the yellow Troepiaal and the green Humming bird passing by while you are standing on the Bird Watch Towers.

You can also walk a relatively simple trail on Porto Mari. Just do the Seru Mateo trail that will take you approximately half an hour. Sit down on the benches that are there and enjoy the magnificent sea view.

You can walk all of the trails on your own. However, if you want more explanation about the flora and fauna, the waterdams that are being restored, or about the slave uprising of 1795 then book a tour guide.

More information at the Shop.