Rancho Naturalista Trails
Located on the Caribbean Foothills of the Turrialba Volcano, the private reserve of Rancho Naturalista is a paradise for birders and bird photographers. There are more than 450 different species of birds recorded at the lodge and surrounding forest. A visit here is a combination of enjoying the spectacular feeders from the cozy terrace, exploring the…
Quick Facts on Rancho Naturalista Trails
Hotspot Type
Birding Lodge
Habitat
Bird Species
Black-crested Coquette, Tawny-throated Leaftosser, Black Hawk-Eagle, Ornate Hawk-Eagle, Sunbittern, Azure-hooded Jay, Green Kingfisher, Snowcap Hummingbird, Tawny-chested Flycatcher, White-throated Flycatcher, Purplish-backed Quail-Dove, White-crowned Manakin, Northern Schiffornis, Gray-headed Piprites, Red-fronted Parrotlets, Lovely Cotinga, Rufous-browed Tyrannulet, Torrent Tyrannulet, Rufous-rumped Antwren, Green-fronted Lancebill, Sulfur-winged Parakeets, Strong-billed Woodcreeper, Black-banded Woodcreeper, Rufous-breasted Antthrush, Sharpbill, Ashy-throated Chlorospingus, Black-and-yellow Tanager, Emerald Tanager, Speckled Tanager, Spangle-cheeked Tanager, Buff-rumped Warbler, Lanceolated Monklet, American Dipper, Amazon Kingfisher
Located on the Caribbean Foothills of the Turrialba Volcano, the private reserve of Rancho Naturalista is a paradise for birders and bird photographers. There are more than 450 different species of birds recorded at the lodge and surrounding forest. A visit here is a combination of enjoying the spectacular feeders from the cozy terrace, exploring the forest trails, visiting the lush gardens (famous for the Snowcap Hummingbird), watching the quiet pools each afternoon as the hummingbirds come to bathe, and checking the quiet river banks for Sunbitterns, dippers, and more. Along with the superb birding at Rancho Naturalista, the area also gives opportunities to visit Cerro El Silencio, Tuis River Valley, La Mina, and Tapanti. All excellent spots for birding and photography.
Rancho Naturalista Trails
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