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Ostion, the Conch

conch.jpgMany years ago indigenous people settled in the area, in part, to the ample supply of Conchs. Ostional is named after Ostion indigenous people's word for conch shell.

 

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Hiking the Natural Splendor of O

hiking

Hiking is a great way to see a country as it gives participants the opportunity to take it slow and really soak in the visual feast around them. Indeed, hiking is definitely one of the better ways to take in the scenery at Ostional Private WildLife Reserve in Nicaragua--O for short.

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Winners give head

wall of skulls

We are taking skull donations for winners of the Paintball (BioBalls) competition.

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Pump Track

pumptrackA pump track is a continuous loop that you can ride without pedaling. You gain speed — over 20 mph — by“pumping” (a combination of shifting your weight and laws of physics) rollers and berms. 

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BioBalls

BioBallsWorld's first ecologically-based paintball sport.  Equipped with sling shots and coconut milk filled paintballs, O supports a guerrilla war that can help the earth and the local economy.

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Zipline
ziplineEnjoy the view of the Pacific and feel the thrill of soaring up to 70 miles an hour, 40 feet above the dry tropical forest grounds. 
 
Starry Nights
Milky WayEscape to the stars with our telescope and digital resources on our nightly sky events.  For thousands of years, the stars were a stimulus for stories told amongst the indigenous people. 
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Challenge Courses
challenge course

The O challenge courses are defined as a series of activities, close to the ground (low course) and built high up on trees (high course).

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Natural Swimming Pool
Natural Swimming PoolArrive by horse, bike, foot, or wheelchair to the Ostional natural swimming pool.  No chemicals.  Keep company with the fish and water-filtering plants.  Zipline across to the center island, or play water volleyball.
 
Mountain Biking
Mountain BikeBeginners to Advanced riders are free to get spent on the most unique sustainable singletrack trails.  It includes technical, scenic, and free-rider trails.