The Poás Volcano National Park, is located on the Central Volcanic Mountain Range at 2500 meters above sea level and an approximate distance of 36km north of our Hotel, the climate is cool where the Premontane Rain Forest and Tropical Cloud Forest predominate, it has an area of ​​1200 hectares, the main attraction is its imposing active crater considered the second largest crater in the world, you can also visit the Botos Lagoon (temporarily closed) named after the aborigines who inhabited the area when the Spaniards arrived during the time of the conquest.
A biota of a great variety of birds including: the fire-throated hummingbird, the black guan and the quetzal, mammals such as poa´s squirrels, coatis, foxes, coyotes among others, you can see very representative vegetation of the Tropical Cloud Forest such as epiphytic plants and the umbrella poor.
Our certified bilingual guide will take you for an experience in a private tour where you can enjoy this half day tour, visiting historical monuments in the city of Alajuela, coffee plantations and greengrocers where you can taste local products such as strawberries, chocolate among others

In Costa Rica’s increasingly urbanized Central Valley, there are still areas where nature preserves remarkable biodiversity. Thanks to the conservation and environmental education work of Fundabuho, together with the expertise of Birding Central Valley, visitors can discover these small natural refuges while gaining insight into the relationship between nature, local communities, and the region’s development.

This tour is ideal to start your trip birdwatching as soon as you arrive in Costa Rica, or to make the most of your final day by completing your species list without the need to travel long distances.

Accompanied by an expert guide, you will explore nearby habitats where it is possible to observe species such as Crested Bobwhite, Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl, Bare-throated Tiger Heron, Rose-throated Becard, White-throated Magpie-Jay, Long-tailed Manakin, and the Plain-capped Starthroat, among many other birds of the Central Valley.

More than a birdwatching tour, this experience offers an opportunity to learn about the Central Valley’s biodiversity and its ecological and socioeconomic context, while supporting local conservation initiatives.

An ideal experience for naturalists, photographers, and birdwatchers who wish to discover the unique nature of Costa Rica’s Central Valley just minutes from the airport.

The Carara National Park, is the ideal place to enjoy the dry and rainy transition forest, we will be able to observe a great variety of birds including Antbirds, Manakies and Scarlet macaw, also some mammals such as three species of monkeys, guatuzas, sloths, anteaters, and you can’t miss the american crocodiles and iguanas.
We are located at the intersection of Route 27 just 45 minutes away, our private tour allows us the opportunity to stop at the fruit markets and most importantly bring our delicious breakfast to enjoy it in the best style of a picnic in the forest.