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Chilamate · Sarapiquí · Costa Rica
Sarapiquí Bird Watching — Macaws, Toucans & Tanagers
Costa Rica Best Chocolate, 250 m east of the school of Chilamate, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí View map
- DurationAbout 2 hours
- Departures6:00 am or 3:00 pm
- LevelEasy, all ages
- GroupFrom 2 people
- GuideEnglish or Spanish
About this tour
An early-morning or late-afternoon birding tour with a specialised bird guide in the Sarapiquí lowlands, a region with about 600 bird species.
The Sarapiquí area is home to about 600 species of birds, including great green and scarlet macaws, toucans, tanagers, honeycreepers, woodpeckers and herons. A walk with a specialised local bird guide is a morning or afternoon full of behaviour, colour and song.
The best times for birding are around 6:00 in the morning and around 3:00 in the afternoon. The tour lasts about two hours and starts from the family farm in Chilamate de Sarapiquí.
- About 600 bird species in the area
- Great green and scarlet macaws, toucans and tanagers
- Specialised bird guide
- Best times: 6:00 am and 3:00 pm
Tour program
- Start
Meet your bird guide
Meet at the farm in Chilamate de Sarapiquí.
- About 2 hours
Guided birding walk
A slow walk along the farm and the forest edge, stopping for the birds you hear and see.
- At the end
Return to the farm
The souvenir shop and a small restaurant are on site.
The tour lasts about two hours and starts at 6:00 in the morning or at 15:00 in the afternoon, the best times for birds.
What is included
Included
- Specialised bird guide (English or Spanish)
- Birding walk
Not included
- Hotel transfers (we can arrange them)
- Meals
- Gratuities
What to bring
- Closed shoes
- Insect repellent
- Umbrella or poncho
- Water bottle
- Binoculars or telescope and camera
Add a stay
Combine the tour with a stay in Sarapiquí. Choose a hotel and we will send you a combined proposal with an approximate price.
Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge
Rainforest lodge at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve, with trail access.
Rates on request
Often combined with
Good to know
Birding tours run at 6:00 in the morning or 3:00 in the afternoon, by reservation. A private tour can be arranged.
A minimum of two people is needed.
Cancellation: free up to 48 hours before the tour; 50 % charge if cancelled within 24 hours and 100 % within 12 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time for birding?
Around 6:00 in the morning or around 3:00 in the afternoon.
How long is the tour?
About two hours.
Which birds can I see?
Great green and scarlet macaws, toucans, tanagers, honeycreepers, woodpeckers, herons and many more.
What should I bring?
Closed shoes, insect repellent, an umbrella or poncho, water, and binoculars or a telescope and a camera if you have them.