San José,Costa Rica Quepos, Manuel Antonio(+506) 60592038 info@birdingspotsmn.com

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Carara

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Carara National Park and Tarcoles river 

Carara is one of the birders favorite parks in CR, considered one of the best spots in the Central Pacific and one of the best options for a full day of birding.

This National Park is located in the Central Pacific and is bordered by Tarcoles river. Into this protected area two different ecosystems converge, the tropical dry forets and tropical humid rainforest, this wonderful meeting produces high biodiversity. The north and south paths of the park offers good bird sighting, wildlife in general and stunning vegetation like giant wild cashew and fig trees.

Antbirds, Woodcreepers,Tinamous, Manakins, Streak-chested Antpitta, Black-faced Antthrush, Yellow-throated Toucans and Scarlet Macaws are some of the species that inhabit this intense ecosystems. The 2 hrs private boat at Tarcoles river offers great chances to see and photograph  Kingfishers, Hawks, Roseate Spoonbills, Herons, Boat-billled Herons and some mangrove forest species including the endemic Mangrove Hummingbird.

This Central Pacific gem has a friendly Universal wheelchair accesible trail, designed at all age groups, children, the elderly or persons with walking difficulty.

Minimum 2 persons required, for single or private group tours please send your request, we would love to personalize your experience. 

Included: roundtrip transportation – Manuel Antonio and Quepos area, entrance fee, certified naturalist guide + professional assistance with swarovski spotting scope and cellphone photos.


 

 


 

Full day
18 + Age
  • Destination
  • Departure Time
    5:00 AM.
  • Return Time
    5:30 PM.
  • Dress Code
    Comfortable clothing, long pants, hiking or tennis shoes, hat.
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Departure time 5:00am
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Brief coffee stop
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Birding at Carara vicinity - open spaces
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Birding north trail
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Birding south trails
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Typical lunch break
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Birding in Tarcoles river - private boat tour
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Return time 5:30pm