Birwachtching in Costa Rica

Savegre Lodge. San Gerardo Dota. Best place in Costa Rica to find one of the most beautiful birds of the world: Resplendent Quetzal. This region holds many exclusive birds found only Costa Rica and Panama (Nearly endemic). A great variety of Hummingbirds. The lodge owns amazing grounds surrounded by local orchards, Savegre river and Oak cloud Forest. Elevation 7000 feet approx. / 2200 mts. The highest stop during the journey. Bring your sweater!

DAY 4-5 : Quelitales Hotel. Small lodge where hummingbirds, tanagers and other species live within their grounds. Middle elevation pre-Mountain forest with an altitude of 4000 feet above sea level. Away from the regular touristy areas, this particular lodge is located near excellent birding spots like Tapanti National Park, La Marta wild life Refuge, Rio Macho Road and others. Gardens with a small waterfall makes this place ideal to see middle elevation birds.

DAY 7-8: Central Valley. Surrounded by coffee fields and great views over Alajuela city. Poas Volcano visit, coffee tour, waterfall and birds. This is a great lodge to end our journey, located only 30 minutes’ drive from international airport Juan Santa Maria.

DAY 8: Departure