- Quebrada Gonzalez
Considered the "Gateway to the Costa Rican Bird Route," this site offers access to the magnificent Braulio Carrillo National Park where you can expect to see a staggering amount of birds.
- Eco-Lodge Yatama
Helping to buffer Braulio Carrillio, Yatama is a captivating 'off the beaten path' mid-elevation mountain lodge that offers fanatic birding and a tranquil comfortable setting.
- La Selva Biological Station
World famous biological station with virgin lowland rainforest. Learn about wonders of the rainforest with seasoned guides.
- El Gavilan Lodge
An important reserve for many birds, and strategically placed as to offer good access to exploring the region.
- Chilamate Rainforest Eco-Retreat
Family run sustainable eco-tourism project. Bird the protected jungle here and use this friendly site as home base for your visit to additional bird route sites.
- Selva Verde Lodge
Riverside lodge with large rainforest and tropical gardens to explore.
- Tirimbina Rainforest Center
Research, education, and conservation result in a great rainforest experience and great birding.
- Aguas Silvestres Refuge
Birds, butterflies, huge trees, waterfalls and swimming in pristine rivers will be the highlights of your experience at Aguas Silvestres.
- Albergue El Socorro
Experience the peaceful life of Costa Rica when you visit this hidden mountain gem of a reserve.
- Mi Pedacito de Cielo
Uniquely crafted family run lodge that offers access to fantastic birding, including sightings of the Great Green Macaw.
- Laguna del Lagarto Lodge
Lowland forests and lagoons hold possibly the best location in the world to the see the Great Green Macaw.
- Maquenque Eco-Lodge
Fantastic new lodge that offers all one could want in a tropical birding vacation. Situated near the Maquenque Wildlife Refuge.
- Finca Pangola
Huge reserve with high diversity of birds and habitats that hosts Costa Rica's largest boardwalk.
- Tapiria National Refuge/Lago Jalapa
Spend a day enjoying the peaceful lake and surrounding forest of this reserve, home to kingfishers, anhingas and herons.
- Quebrada Grande Reserve
Eat fresh fish with the community after visiting a reserve that protects an important fragment of bird habitat.
- Santa Elena Community Reserve
This reserve is overseen by 3 local organizations and is a true oasis of primary and secondary forest amidst pineapple plantations.
- Bosque Tropical del Toro
Macaws, tanagers, honeycreepers and others reside in this remote river settlement, a truly 'off the beaten path' adventure.
- Catarata del Toro
Several look-out points along the trails of this site offer expansive views of this impressive waterfall that flows 300 feet into an old volcanic crater.