Birdwatching Tour: Quetzal Spotting in Monteverde

Embark on an incredible bird-watching and wildlife spotting adventure at the Curicancha Preserve. Join a local naturalist guide, explore the stunning hills, and observe an array of beautiful Neotropical birds and mammals. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with nature!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 854R+HX - Embark on an unforgettable birdwatching adventure with a local expert naturalist guide during the Resplendent Quetzal season (January–July) at the Curicancha Wildlife Refuge, one of Monteverde’s premier locations for observing quetzals in their natural habitat.
    This 2–3 hour guided tour is meticulously planned and navigated through prime…
What's Included
  • Professional BirdWatcher naturalist tour guide
  • 2.5 hours tour
  • optic gear
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

This birdwatching adventure, available from January to July, is set in the Curicancha Reserve, a premier spot in Monteverde for observing the Resplendent Quetzal in its native cloud forest environment. The tour is expertly crafted by a local naturalist guide, who selects trails and schedules to optimize wildlife activity, enhancing the likelihood of…

Location
854R+HX
Meeting Point: Curicancha Wildlife Refuge main front office, Monteverde. If arriving by car, park at the official parking area and meet at the reception. Address: 300 m NW of Monteverde Cheese Factory. GPS: 10.306859, -84.807602.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Michelle_n
Jan 26, 2026
Olger is the Best!! - Wow! What an amazing time we had at Curicancha! Our guide Olger was so wonderful, he taught us so much about his culture and the history of Monteverde all while listening to and showing us the birds of the forest! He shared the Spanish names for some of the birds we saw and even we we couldn’t see some birds he told us about their calls and showed us what they looked like in his book. He was kind, enthusiastic, and very fun. We had the most enjoyable and relaxing time.
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Larissa_s
Jan 17, 2026
Bird watching so beautiful - Our guide was super passionate about birds and everything, we are not really experienced bird watchers ourself but we’re excited to see. We saw the Quetzel, toucans hummingbirds everywhere and then some! So awesome! Oh we also saw white faced monkeys! So cute
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Viola_m
Dec 22, 2025
Olger was an Amazing... - Olger was an Amazing guide, professional and highly passionate about wildlife. Despite the weather was really bad we had such a good Memory. Thank you!
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Chiara_s
Dec 8, 2025
We had a really great and... - We had a really great and fun morning with Johnny. He loves his nature, and you can truly feel it. We would book again—thank you!
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Gary_c
Dec 2, 2025
Johnny was exceptional - Johnny was truly an exceptional guide, who is genuinely passionate, and knows about what he’s talking about. A genuine human being on top of all.
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Alenag894
Aug 1, 2025
Johnny Loves Nature Review - Johnny is very knowledgeable and made the experience so fun! He spotted a ton of birds for us to see and even taught us a ton about the plants we saw throughout our tour. Perfect tour for birdwatching and getting to know Monteverde!
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Scott_j
Jul 25, 2025
Excellent Guide - Johnny from JohnnyLovesAdventure.com was an excellent guide. Very personable as well as knowledgeable as a guide, his eyes were sharp and his experience in Curi Cancha shows. He was a good English speaker and added a few words in German. He also used his ears and even nose to help point out various things. His tour was very democratic in that he asked if he could show us flowers and again he asked if we wanted to find a Quetzel specifically or keep generally looking. Well done.
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Sebastian_h
Jun 1, 2025
We were very lucky to... - We were very lucky to explore the Curi Cancha Park with an experienced and passionate tour guide – all to ourselves. Since there were no other participants, the tour felt especially personal and intense. Our guide Johnny is a true adventurer with impressive knowledge of the local wildlife and plants. His enthusiasm for nature was infectious and made the experience truly enjoyable. Thanks to his high-quality binoculars, we were able to observe many animals up close – including some we would never have spotted without him. We even managed to capture great photos and videos through the binoculars, giving us wonderful memories to take home. We can absolutely recommend a tour with Johnny – perfect for anyone who loves nature and is looking for a truly special experience! Pura vida, Johnny! đŸŒ¿
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Denndu
May 29, 2025
Enjoy the unique Johnny experience! - If you're heading to Monteverde then don't miss the opportunity to spot birds (and other wildlife quite possibly!) with Johnny. His knowledge of birds, their natural habitats, habits, sounds and calls is impressive, as his ability to name the beautiful or strange-looking plants you see on the way! We will forever remember our joyful hours with him in the forest, such a treat!!!
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Esme_b
May 4, 2025
Saw many birds, including... - Saw many birds, including violet sabre wing hummingbirds and a three wattle bell bird, plus nesting toucans. Johnny was great at finding the birds and making sure I could take time to look at them all and get photos.
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From $31
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).