Birdwatching is best done in small groups with a professional, certified guide. Birdwatching tours can be done day or night and can be focused on bird photography or seeking out specific birds you’ve always longed to see.

Both birds and birders flock to Costa Rica. The country has 12 of the plant’s 18 life zones and many microclimates, creating a birdwatcher’s paradise. In addition, the country has primary and secondary forests, transitional dry forests, and cloud forests. Each of these biogeographical regions has unique, thriving habitats. 

Thanks to conservation efforts and natural ecosystems, there is an extensive list of notable tropical bird species and migratory species to spot in Costa Rica year-round. Costa Rica is a bird lover’s paradise.