Laguna Lagarto Lodge

Laguna del Lagarto Lodge, at Boca Tapada, San Carlos, Costa Rica, offers genuine contact with nature. Exuberant trails in the tropical rainforest allow for direct access to nature. 150 species of trees, monkeys, caimans, coatis, red frogs and the symphony of 350 species of birds – the most wanted dream of bird watchers and photographers…

Quick Facts on Laguna Lagarto Lodge
- Hotspot Type
  Rainforest Lodge
- Habitat
  Gardens, Lowland Rainforest, Open Areas, Mangroves, Wetlands, Riverine Forest
- Bird Species
  Tawny-faced Quail, Uniform Crake, Green Ibis, Semiplumbeous Hawk, Sungrebe, Olive-backed Quail-Dove, Great Green Macaw, Central American Pygmy-Owl, Common Potoo, Pied Puffbird, Scaly-throated Leaftosser, Plain-brown Woodcreeper, Long-tailed Woodcreeper, Black striped Woodcreeper, Streak-crowned Antvireo, Checker-throated Antwren, White-flanked Antwren, Bare-crowned Antbird, Gray-headed Piprites, Speckled Mourner, Snowy Cotinga, Tawny-faced Gnatwren, Nicaraguan Seed-Finch

Laguna del Lagarto Lodge, at Boca Tapada, San Carlos, Costa Rica, offers genuine contact with nature.

Exuberant trails in the tropical rainforest allow for direct access to nature. 150 species of trees, monkeys, caimans, coatis, red frogs and the symphony of 350 species of birds – the most wanted dream of bird watchers and photographers – are all part of this enchanting experience.

Laguna del Lagarto Lodge comprises 500 protected hectares that can be toured in different ways, by foot, by horse or by boat, and each trip will leave you with a great impression.

The Lodge has specially located platforms to take pictures of birds at a strategic distance of no more than four meters. Along with the platforms, photographers will find an amazing blind designed to photograph the King Vulture. It’s a one of a kind experience.

Birders and photographers can also visit Adolfo’s gardens, and set up special sessions for photographing bats, or for macro-photography sessions.

For photographers and lovers of nature, Laguna del Lagarto is a must for any visit to Costa Rica.