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 Costa Rica is famous among serious bird watchers. With almost 850 species of birds packed into an area half the size of Kentucky, it's hard not to become enthused about it. One of the reasons for Costa Rica's extraordinary bird life is the country's great variety of habitats: rain forests, mangrove swamps, beaches, cloud forest, rivers, etc. Trust that the local guides will make any bird watching expedition an educational and unforgettable experience.
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Costa Rica Destinations:
Central Valley - South
Just 55 miles from the capitol city of San Jose, the Central Valley South, is one of Costa Rica's most beautiful regions. Here amid a profusion of massive oak trees, and diverse wildlife lives one of Costa Rica's most famous inhabitants; the spectacular Quetzal, one of the most striking and mythical birds in the world.
A true paradise for nature enthusiasts, here are designed to provide comfort while enhancing your experience of these unspoiled surroundings. The Central Valley-South can be part of an extraordinary eco-adventure, and combined with any of Costa Rica's stunning natural wonders and beach destinations.
Monteverde Cloud Forest
The Monteverde Cloud Forest is one of the most extraordinary and important nature reserves in the world. With thousands of species of animals, birds, and plants, including over 300 types of orchids alone, this fantasy land for nature lovers covers more than 26,000 acres that supports a massive diversity of plant and animal life, and an inexhaustible variety of outdoor activities.
We recommend at least two nights here, but you'll be able to customize your stay, choice of handpicked hotels, transportation options and even planned activities in the booking process. And Monteverde Cloud Forest can be linked with many of Costa Ricas other great locatioons and natural wonders.
Tortuguero National Park
Tortuguero is one of the most visited National Parks in Costa Rica, and hosts more than 170 species of reptiles/amphibians, 375 species of birds, 125 types of mammals, and literally thousands of different trees and plants. There are no roads leading here, so visitors arrive either by boat or plane, which has helped to preserve the area's pristine environment, and eco-systems. Tortuguero's shoreline is also one of the world's most important nesting sanctuaries for Sea Turtles.
Accommodations here are rustic, but extremely comfortable jungle lodges that are designed to enhance the natural environment.
Visitors to Tortugero National Park, leave behind modern distractions, and experiencing the grandeur of our planet's fascinating, and rapidly disappearing natural treasures.
Osa Peninsula
Osa Peninsula is the premier eco-tourist destination in all of Costa Rica. Comprised to a large degree by the wildly beautiful Corcovado National Park where you'll find mangrove swamps, palm groves, lagoons, montane forests, exotic beaches, and the largest primary lowland rainforest in the world.
Osa provides a habitat for huge numbers of bird, marine and mammal species including Scarlet Macaws, Giant Tapirs, and Humpback Wales. So, if you love nature, check out some of the best eco-lodges on Costa Rica or full service hotels, and let us show you how to customize your itinerary so that Osa can be linked with other great Costa Rican destinations.
Sarapiqui Rainforest
A popular destination for nature enthusiasts and adventurers, who are drawn to the exhilaration of white water rafting on the Sarapiqui River. The lush vegetation and phenomenal assortment of exotic birds, including the nearly extinct Green Macaw, makes this a bird watchers paradise.
Our recommended accommodations are beautifully appointed rainforest lodges nestled alongside cascading streams, waterfalls, and exotic lagoons, designed to enhance your appreciation for these pristine surroundings. Easily reached by car from San Jose, Sarapiqui is a great eco-adventure destination that can be linked with Costa Rica's other natural wonders, and spectacular beach destinations.
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