Birdwatching Tour at Macaw Lodge
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Macaw Lodge – A Birding Gateway to Costa Rica’s Central Pacific Nestled in the heart of Costa Rica’s Central Pacific region, Macaw Lodge is an award-winning eco-lodge and an ideal hub for birders seeking to explore one of the country’s most biodiverse areas. Strategically located near Carara National Park and within easy reach of the Tárcoles mangroves, the Pacific coast, and the foothills of the Turrubares Mountains, the lodge provides access to an exceptional variety of habitats within a short distance. Macaw Lodge sits in a unique ecological transition zone where two life zones converge: Tropical Dry Forest and Tropical Humid Forest. This meeting of ecosystems creates extraordinary biodiversity and outstanding birdwatching opportunities throughout the year. More than 390 bird species have been recorded on the property through eBird, including Scarlet Macaws, trogons, motmots, toucans, antbirds, hummingbirds, flycatchers, and many migratory species. The surrounding region supports well over 500 bird species, making it one of Costa Rica’s premier birding destinations. The lodge is located within a private reserve surrounded by reforestation projects, agroforestry systems, cacao plantations, wetlands, botanical gardens, and mature secondary forest. Guests can enjoy birding directly from their rooms, along a network of private trails, around ponds and wetlands, and throughout the extensive botanical gardens. Macaw Lodge combines authentic nature experiences with comfort and sustainability. The property features eco-friendly accommodations, spring-fed water, farm-to-table cuisine, botanical gardens, private forest reserves, and immersive nature experiences. In addition to birding, guests can enjoy cacao tours, wildlife observation, photography, hiking, and wellness activities. Whether you are a dedicated birder, wildlife photographer, naturalist, or simply a traveler seeking an authentic Costa Rican experience, Macaw Lodge offers a unique opportunity to discover the remarkable biodiversity of Costa Rica’s Central Pacific region from a comfortable and sustainable base.
About this tour
Macaw Lodge is strategically located within one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse regions, where the dry forests of the Pacific lowlands transition into the humid forests of the Central Pacific and connect with the foothills of the Turrubares Mountains. This unique convergence of ecosystems, combined with an elevational gradient from lowland forests to higher elevations, creates exceptional habitat diversity and supports more than 350 species of resident and migratory birds. During this 2.5-hour guided birdwatching experience, guests have the opportunity to observe some of the region’s most iconic species, including the magnificent Scarlet Macaw, the elusive Sunbittern, the highly sought-after Great Tinamou, as well as the Yellow-throated Toucan, Fiery-billed Aracari, Orange-collared Manakin, and Amazon Kingfisher. Accompanied by an experienced naturalist guide, participants will explore the lodge’s trails, gardens, wetlands, and forest edges while learning to locate and identify bird species. Along the way, the guide shares insights into bird behavior, ecology, and the vital role these species play in maintaining the balance of tropical ecosystems. This tour is ideal for both beginner birders and experienced enthusiasts seeking to discover the extraordinary avian diversity of the Carara–Turrubares region.
Target Species
Scarlet Macaw
Ara macao
What's Included
Professional birdwatcher, equipped with a telescope and binoculars. Coffee, tea, water Cookies before the tour begins
Not Included
Extra binoculars for customers. We recommend that you bring your own equipment.
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$60.00
includes all fees
Start times
- 06:00$60.00