Although there are several tour operators for these Tarcoles River cruises, only one caters to birders. It’s called Mangrove Birding Tour but the hotels such as Villa Lapas will know it better if you tell them you want Luis Campos. … Continue reading
Carara may be the major draw for eco-tourists to Tarcoles but there are other places to see as well. See my post on how to get there if you haven’t already. TARCOLES VILLAGE Has restaurants, shops & tour operators. You … Continue reading
El Manantial is a project dedicated to the conservation of macaws native to Costa Rica. The main focus of the project is the Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) and the Great Green Macaw (Ara Ambigua), who once flew freely in many … Continue reading
Carara National Park in Costa Rica is one of the best places in the world to see Scarlet Macaws. They flock to the palm trees to eat the nuts and their bright red feathers make them stand out. GETTING THERE … Continue reading
Villa Lapas is adjacent to the Carara National Park. From their website: We are a rainforest-resort, located in the pacific coast of Costa Rica. We have become one of the Costa Rica’s top tourist choices, becoming a favorite of birdwatchers … Continue reading
Cala Lodge was built on three acres of property or 1.2 hectares of forest right next to the world renowned Children’s Eternal Rain Forest which has an area of 52.800 acres and it is the largest private reserve of Central America. … Continue reading
The Arenal/La Fortuna area is the prime tourist destination in Costa Rica. There is something for everyone here-volcano viewing, hot springs, zip-lining, nature hikes. Birding here isn’t as good as other places in Costa Rica but Arenal made a nice … Continue reading
The Costa Rican Bird Route is the first birding trail of its kind in Central America. Located in the northern region of Costa Rica, this ecotourism project offers a variety of bird watching and nature tourism opportunities. The Bird Route … Continue reading
There are basically 3 types of transport in Costa Rica: Public transport such as buses & ferries, tourist shuttles and rental cars. PUBLIC TRANSPORT By far the cheapest mode of transport and very easy to use. You can see the … Continue reading
Hurry because the last day to enter is 31 Oct. Who wants to win a FREE 5 night stay at Selva Verde, Costa Rica? Airfare not included, but we know how to get there on the cheap! Good luck to … Continue reading