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Birdwatching Tour: Explore Esquipulas Mountains
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23 Ratings
Quepos
Escape the crowds and explore Esquipulas mountains’ pristine rainforest. Discover 300 bird species in a serene, tropical paradise. Book your birdwatching tour now.
Escape the crowds and explore Esquipulas mountains’ pristine rainforest. Discover 300 bird species in a serene, tropical paradise. Book your birdwatching tour now.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Quepos - As we journey through Quepos on our return, we always keep an eye out for Macaw nests to capture stunning photographs.
- Esquipulas - Here, we will leisurely search for as many bird species as possible. A local bird expert will identify hotspots to spot the magnificent orange-collared Manakin, turquoise Cotinga, white-crested Coquette,…
- Quepos - As we journey through Quepos on our return, we always keep an eye out for Macaw nests to capture stunning photographs.
- Esquipulas - Here, we will leisurely search for as many bird species as possible. A local bird expert will identify hotspots to spot the magnificent orange-collared Manakin, turquoise Cotinga, white-crested Coquette, scaly-breasted Hummingbird, King Vulture, black-hooded Antshrike, chestnut-backed Antbird, black-throated Trogon, and many others. Following this, we will take a break at a restaurant surrounded by more birds, where we will enjoy an authentic Costa Rican breakfast. Afterward, we will continue our birdwatching adventure. There are trails to explore or spots to simply sit and wait for birds. The guide will tailor the activity to suit your preferences.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Breakfast
Additional Information
Avoid the crowded touristic areas of Manuel Antonio Park, and join us to the rural and peaceful mountains of the Rainforest, just 30 minutes away from your hotel. Nothing but us and the birds. Completely pristine forest full of bird songs and tropical flowers. Discover the magic of Esquipulas mountains . Immerse in Costa Rica’s rich birdlife, home to about 300 species. Book your unforgettable birdwatching tour today!
Avoid the crowded touristic areas of Manuel Antonio Park, and join us to the rural and peaceful mountains of the Rainforest, just 30 minutes away from your hotel. Nothing but us and the birds. Completely pristine forest full of bird songs and tropical flowers. Discover the magic of Esquipulas mountains . Immerse in Costa Rica’s rich birdlife, home to about 300 species. Book your unforgettable birdwatching tour today!
Location
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(23 Ratings)
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K7302ocsallys
Apr 25, 2026
BIRDS, birds! - AMAZING!!. saw amazing birds. lovely spot, breakfast was good after a morning of birding.
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Saramj9586nz
Apr 4, 2026
Family Birding outing - Our family of 5 has varying levels of interest in birds and this trip was SO enjoyable for all of us! We went to a number of different locations, spent time looking for a variety of species. The breakfast setting was fantastic. Saw so much more with the help of a great guide. Would highly recommend.
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X3407fksusanb
Apr 2, 2026
Wonderful tour - A really great tour, you take a mini van into the mountains and see the countryside, and you have a really great authentic breakfast. Much, much better than visiting the national park which is jam packed full of tourists. Highly recommend if you are looking for something peaceful with nature!
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Superfox19
Mar 21, 2026
Memorable and rewarding trip - Very memorable bird watching experience with Fabio. He was friendly, patient and engaging and had an encyclopaedic knowledge of Costa Rican birds. His telescope was optically very clear and we saw 50+ species. He sent us some very good quality videos and photos of the birds that we saw. The best wildlife trip we experienced in Costa Rica. Worth every penny.
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G7848vubarbaraf
Mar 14, 2026
Great birding without the crowds. - We had a wonderful morning of birding with Fabio at Esquipulas! He knows just where to look for so many different birds and his love of what he does shines through. We highly recommend this trip.
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Mike_d
Jan 12, 2026
Escaped the crowds and the tour exceeded our expectations - This experience is well-worth the cost, as it includes alot of time and also a great breakfast, but most importantly a local expert who has great experience with locating wildlife. We were picked up right at our hotel and started viewing even on the drive out of Quepos / Manuel Antonio. It was great to see so many species in such a short amount of time. Fabio's attention to detail and our interests was extremely appreciated. He is very knowledgeable about the wildlife and where to find it, and joins in on taking pictures when there's a great find. He even got in touch with another tour operator whom we had scheduled for a night tour later, to make sure we were connected with a good guide. Highly recommended if you are into birding or photography, or just want to skip the very crowded park and see and hear wildlife in a more natural environment.
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Samer8498nn
Dec 18, 2025
Top marks - How this guy can spot these super camouflaged animals is beyond me…I know it’s his job, but still!!
Lots of knowledge to. Clearly loves what he does, and loves the rainforest
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Lorena794
Nov 21, 2025
Best birding!!!! Very passionate guide - Costa Rica is amazing for wildlife but I was in need of a next level wildlife experience and Fabio delivered!!! He is so passionate about wildlife and was more than happy to share his genius and took me to some amazing locations to experience so wonderful encounters! I had some David Attenborough moments where we witnessed red-capped manakins dancing and toucans playing with branches and preening. I had such a great day I ended up going on another one of his tours the following day. He made it his mission to give us the best encounters.
When I got back to Costa Rica I’m definitely going to seek out Fabio again!
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R5137zqjessicab
Aug 23, 2025
Excellent birding day - Fabio was an outstanding bird guide. We saw around 65 species of birds, including manakins, macaws, honeycreepers, hummingbirds, tanagers, king vultures, parrots, and many more. If you're a birder, you will be very happy with Fabio. He's knowledgeable about bird ecology and adaptations as well as the flora and other fauna of the region. Breakfast was great too! Thank you, Fabio!
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175ianv
Jul 25, 2025
Great Bird Guide - Fabio is an excellent bird guide. He was persistent in trying to get the lifers I wanted. He is very friendly and personable.
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