Costa Rica is known for its amazing bird watching. Here’s everything you need to know about bird watching in Costa Rica.
Why Costa Rica?
Costa Rica is a great place to visit for any number of reasons, but it’s known for its beautiful array of native birds. Bird watching in Costa Rica is popular because Costa Rica has more than 800 different bird species. Costa Rica is a relatively small country and is smaller than most U.S. states with the exception of the East Coast, so there are a lot of beautiful birds in a very small area. Many of these species are seasonal visitors that fly in when it gets chilly up north.
So, not only does Costa Rica have more species of birds in an area smaller than most U.S. states, it also has vast amounts of National Parks and reserves that are spectacular for bird watching Costa Rica. Most of the land you will visit is rainforest, which is a ripe habitat for very colorful birds.
What are my options?
When you go bird watching in Costa Rica you have a lot of options. First, you need to decide which area you’re going to go to. You should make this decision well before you make your lodging reservations because the area you want to visit will dictate where you want to stay.
Costa Rica has about four areas that can be considered for bird watching in Costa Rica. Costa Rica has the Caribbean lowlands, the interior highlands, and both the northern and southern Pacific lowlands. Each area has different species to offer, many of the areas have species that you will not see in any of the other areas. Because there are more than 800 species of birds in Costa Rica, it’s recommended that you get a book on bird watching Costa Rica or speak to a number of hotels to see which hot spot will be good for you.
Some things to consider
After you decide which area you want to visit, you need to decide if you’re going bird watching Costa Rica on your own or with a guide. If you’re reading this article, you probably don’t know much about bird watching in Costa Rica. To get the best out of your bird watching Costa Rica experience, you should probably opt for a guided bird watching Costa Rica tour.
Birds in Costa Rica are bold and don’t usually hide from people. If you have a good guide, chances are you will have a good bird watching in Costa Rica experience.
