Monteverde Birdwatching: Woodpecker Preserve Tour

Discover Monteverde’s flora and fauna on a 3-hour bird-watching tour with a certified guide. Explore breathtaking views and hidden secrets of nature.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bajo Cebadilla - Experience an unforgettable Birdwatching Tour at the Woodpecker Conservation Preserve, which hosts both lowland and highland bird species. Upon arrival, guests are warmly welcomed without delay and offered complimentary organic coffee in the forest. Wander the trails at your leisure as the forest comes alive with the delightful…
What's Included
  • Access Ticket per each person
  • Two hours professional guide service
Additional Information

Experience the enchantment of Monteverde’s cloud forest with our exclusive Birdwatching Tour at the Woodpecker Conservation Preserve. This reserve, named after the four woodpecker species residing here, provides a distinctive adventure for bird enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
As you stroll along tranquil forest paths, the melodious sounds of birds…

Location
bajo cebadilla
Neighborhood Las Pavas, Road to "Cerro Pinocho", the site is signposted on the right side of the road. Location 5 minutes from Santa Elena - Monteverde.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Saspursfan
Jan 6, 2026
Will Return to Woodpecker Reserve - The Woodpecker Reserve is an excellent place for hiking and birdwatching and is (very) well managed. Thanks to our excellent guide, we saw many birds (approx 30), with the Laughing Falcon being my favorite. The Reserve is only a few miles from Santa Elena by car on good roads. The paths at the Reserve require only moderate hiking, and there is a bird-watching tower. DInia helped with our reservation and readily accommodated our uncertain arrival time since we were driving in from the beaches past Liberia. We accepted her offer to provide a guide for the afternoon at Monteverde Cloud Forest, so we were very well taken care of for the day. Our guide knew everyone at the Cloud Forest so well that we parked only a few feet from the entrance. We didn't spot a quetzal, as hoped, but we were guided to see a green eyelash pit viper at the edge of a path that probably several hundred visitors used that day (without spotting the snake). Overall, we highly recommend a visit to Woodpecker Reserve.
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Steven_o
Jan 6, 2026
Will Return to Woodpecker Reserve - The Woodpecker Reserve is an excellent place for hiking and birdwatching and is (very) well managed. Thanks to our excellent guide, we saw many birds (approx 30), with the Laughing Falcon being my favorite. The Reserve is only a few miles from Santa Elena by car on good roads. The paths at the Reserve require only moderate hiking and there is a bird watching tower. DInia helped with our reservation and readily accommodated our uncertain arrival time since we were driving in from the beaches past Liberia. We accepted her offer to provide a guide for the afternoon at Monteverde Cloud Forest, so we were very well taken care of for the day. Our guide knew everyone at the Cloud Forest so well that we parked only a few feet from the entrance. We didn't spot a quetzal, as hoped, but we were guided to see a green eyelash pit viper at the edge of a path that probably several hundred visitors used that day (without spotting the snake). Overall, we highly recommend a visit to Woodpecker Reserve.
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243jacobl
Oct 28, 2024
The complete birder experience - An amazing birdwatching experience fit for a passionate birder like myself. This tour had everything. An experienced guide named Donald Torres who help me identify around 40 bird species in 3 hours. During the tour we were served coffee and empanadas as a complementary gift. This property is unique due to its size. It has one of the best lookout points in all of Monteverde. The open spaces are perfect for good photography. The highlight of the trip was being able to hear the elusive manakin bird! Loved the experience and will bring my family back!
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Global_desi_nomad
Aug 6, 2024
Cloud forest tour with Donald - ultimate tour experience! - We did a tour of Monteverde Cloud Forest with Donal Torres as our guide. This 3 hour tour was extremely informative and Donald helped us spot several species of birds, monkeys, frogs and butterflies. Donald is very knowledgeable tour guide for cloud forest. He shared a lot of details that made the tour interesting!!
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Hirshs2024
Jul 7, 2024
Special experience with a fabulous guide - Donald is a special person—with a lot of talent, a lot of intelligence, and a lot of enthusiasm. We spent three hours in Monteverde with him, and we would have lost a lot without his presence. He has a lot of wisdom about animals and plants, including environmental issues. We will never forget our experience with him!!
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From $100
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).