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Sarapiquí Birdwatching and Photography Tour

Region, Costa Rica

General description of the region

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Location

Sarapiquí is a county in the province of Heredia, located in northeastern Costa Rica, bordering Nicaragua to the north. It is the largest canton in Heredia, covering an area of approximately 2,140 km² and divided into five districts, including Puerto Viejo and La Virgen.

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Elevation

Ranges from 35 meters above sea level along the Sarapiquí River to 2,906 meters in the volcanic sector of Braulio Carrillo National Park, covering multiple life zones.

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Tropical Rainforest (lowlands)

Discover hidden waterfalls, panoramic mountain views, and lush forests.

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Climate and temperature

Tropical humid, with an average annual rainfall of around 3,777 mm. The driest months are typically February, March, and October. (10 feet aprox)
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Water Adventures

Ranges from 35 meters above sea level along the Sarapiquí River to 2,906 meters in the volcanic sector of Braulio Carrillo National Park, covering multiple life zones.

North Atlantic region, northeast of the country, north of San José, between Limón and Heredia.

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La Selva Biological Station

1,600 ha of primary forest; borders Braulio Carrillo NP; mixed Habitats, over 500 bird species.

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Braulio Carrillo National Park

Elevation from 35 to 2,906 m; five distinct life zones; accessible via Zurquí and Río Sucio.

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Cope´s Garden

Photography feeders and forest trails

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Pierella Garden

Photography Feeders and forest trails

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Sarapiquí River

Boat Tour

Local species and special targets

Rufous winged Woodpecker, Pale billed Woodpecker, White ringed Flycatcher, Black Crowned Ant-shrike, Fasciated Ant-Shrike, Slaty Tailed Trogon, Rufous tailed Jacamar, Striped breasted Wren, Long tailed Tyrant, Scaly breasted Hummingbird, Bronze tailed Plumeleteer, Great green Macaw (Threatened species), Red Lored Parrot, Masked Tityra.

Uncommon species: Snowy Cotinga, Great Tinamou, Slaty breasted Tinamou, Semiplumbeous Hawk, Central American Pygmy Owl.

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