Arenal Birding Corridor

The unique topography and the excellent climate makes for exceptional birding all year round in La Fortuna, Costa Rica. Any bird watching tour to Costa Rica, should include the area surrounding the Arenal Volcano.

The foothills of the majestic stratovolcano provide an extremely diverse ecosystem. Bird watchers can experience primary and secondary forest, pre-montane rainforest, lake shores, open pasture land, and rivers.

Birdwatching Discovering Hike - Itinerary:

On this bird discovery tour, you will be accompanied by your expert naturalist guide and the right equipment to observe the myriad of bird species, even from a distance.

Among the more common birds found here, you can expect to see: Great Kiskadees (Pitangus Sulphuratus), Tyrant Flycatchers (Capsiempis flaveola), Montezuma Orioles (Psarocolius montezuma), Variable Seedeaters (Sporophila americana), Tyrants (Tyrannus melancholicus), Red-billed Doves (Patagioenas Flavirostris), Groove-billed Anise and other less common species.

Throughout your walk along Lake Arenal, you will not only be able to observe an incredible variety of bird species, but also keep an eye out for other wildlife that resides in the rich surroundings of the Arenal Volcano. In addition to the bird viewing experience, you may be treated to a colorful sunrise or sunset show, depending on the time chosen for the tour.