Curi-Cancha Birdwatching Tour | Small Group
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Join one of Monteverde's highest-rated birdwatching experiences at the renowned Curi-Cancha Wildlife Refuge, one of Costa Rica's premier destinations for cloud forest birds. Led by an experienced local naturalist guide, you'll explore productive habitats where colorful toucans, hummingbirds, tanagers, trogons, motmots, woodcreepers, and dozens of other tropical bird species are regularly observed. Our guides spend hundreds of mornings each year tracking bird activity, flowering trees, fruiting shrubs, and feeding hotspots to maximize every outing and increase your chances of memorable sightings. Enhance your experience with a professional high-definition spotting scope, allowing you to enjoy spectacular close-up views and capture stunning smartphone photos of birds and wildlife while appreciating remarkable feather details and fascinating natural behaviors that are impossible to see with the naked eye.
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Transportation Information: Complimentary round-trip transportation is included only when you select the tour option that includes transportation. If you book the Guide Service Only option and later require transportation, last-minute transfers may be available for an additional US$15 per person (round trip), subject to availability and within our regular service area. This fee can be paid in cash directly to the driver before departure.
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(107)
Tio was a great guide! Very knowledgeable about the history of monteverde and the animals and birds. We saw so much more than we planned for- sloth, viper, agoutis. He also helped us get some amazing photos through the scope.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your guided nature tour in the Monteverde Cloud Forest with Tio. Sharing the history, wildlife, and biodiversity of Monteverde is our passion, and we’re thrilled you spotted incredible species like a sloth, viper, and agoutis. We're also glad the professional spotting scope helped you capture memorable wildlife photos. Thank you for choosing our Monteverde wildlife experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable guided adventure in Costa Rica!
We toured with Olger Villegas and he was amazing! Very funny and very informative. We saw pit vipers, toucan nests, humming birds and many other birds. Would highly recommend!
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that Olger Villegas made your Monteverde wildlife tour both fun and informative. Spotting pit vipers, toucans, hummingbirds, and other tropical birds is always a memorable experience. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable adventure in the Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica!
Wonderful experience! Olger was very knowledgeable and kind! He took his time teaching us about the animals in curicancha and the history of CR.
Thank you for your wonderful review and for visiting the Curi-Cancha Cloud Forest Reserve with us! We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience with Olger. Our goal is to provide more than just wildlife sightings by sharing the rich biodiversity, natural history, and conservation efforts that make Monteverde one of Costa Rica’s most remarkable cloud forest destinations. It is wonderful to know that Olger’s knowledge, patience, and passion helped make your tour both educational and enjoyable. Experiences like these allow visitors to connect with the unique wildlife and ecosystems that make Curi-Cancha Reserve a favorite destination for nature lovers, birdwatchers, and photographers. Thank you again for your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back to Monteverde for another unforgettable cloud forest adventure!
We loved the birdwatching tour at the Curicancha Reserve. It is an impressive way to connect with nature and discover the incredible biodiversity of the area. Our guide, Roy, had extensive knowledge about the birds we observed, their behavior, sounds, and the best areas of the reserve to find them. Additionally, he made the experience very enjoyable and interesting. It was our first time birdwatching, and it exceeded all our expectations. We were lucky to observe rainbow-billed toucans, emerald toucans, bellbirds, crested guans, striped-headed wrens, orange-bellied trogons, a sharp-billed hermit, different types of hummingbirds, and other bird species. As if that were not enough, we also saw an armadillo. It was an unforgettable experience, and we would definitely like to repeat it in the future.
¡Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia y por elegir nuestro tour de avistamiento de aves en la Reserva Curi-Cancha, Monteverde! Nos alegra saber que su primera experiencia de birdwatching en Costa Rica superó sus expectativas. La Reserva Curi-Cancha es reconocida como uno de los mejores lugares para observar aves en Monteverde, y es maravilloso saber que pudieron disfrutar de especies emblemáticas como el pájaro campana, tucán pico arcoíris, tucán esmeralda, trogones, colibríes y muchas más. Nos complace especialmente que Roy haya contribuido a hacer su recorrido tan enriquecedor con sus conocimientos sobre las aves, sus comportamientos y los mejores sitios para observar fauna silvestre. Además de la increíble diversidad de aves del bosque nuboso, encuentros inesperados como el armadillo hacen que cada recorrido sea único. Gracias nuevamente por su recomendación. Esperamos tener el placer de acompañarlos en otra aventura de observación de aves y vida silvestre en Monteverde, uno de los destinos de birdwatching más destacados de Costa Rica.
We had an excellent experience at Curicancha Reserve with our guide, Johnny. Our main goal was to see the famous Bellbird (Pájaro Campana), and Johnny did everything possible to help us find it — and we finally did! He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about birds and wildlife. He also helped us spot and identify many other bird species, assisted us with photos through the scope, and made the entire walk both fun and informative. Johnny’s attitude was outstanding: very kind, professional, and always willing to help. Highly recommended if you visit Monteverde and want a great birdwatching experience.
Thank you for your wonderful review and for joining our birdwatching tour at Curi-Cancha Reserve in Monteverde! We are delighted that you were able to see the famous Three-Wattled Bellbird and enjoy the incredible birdlife of Costa Rica’s cloud forest. Johnny is passionate about sharing Monteverde’s wildlife, and we are happy his knowledge, patience, and spotting skills helped make your experience memorable. Thank you for your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable birdwatching adventure in Monteverde!
Our guide is knowledgeable and observant, with a lot of experience. With him, we saw many tropical birds. The one that impressed us the most was a three-wattled bellbird, which I had never seen before.
Thank you for your wonderful review and for joining our Monteverde birdwatching experience with Johnny Loves Nature Eco-Tours. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed observing tropical cloud forest birds with the help of our experienced local naturalist guide. Seeing the rare Three-wattled Bellbird is truly a special wildlife encounter in Costa Rica. Our small-group birdwatching tours are designed to provide authentic nature experiences while exploring the rich biodiversity of Monteverde. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable wildlife adventure.
This was a beautiful reserve to see early in the morning. Our guide Johnny was awesome and made the trip really worth it. We saw so many birds including humming birds and toucans. Definitely recommend!
Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing Johnny Loves Nature Eco-Tours for your Monteverde birdwatching experience. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the beautiful early morning atmosphere and that Johnny helped make the tour memorable. Observing hummingbirds, toucans, and other cloud forest birds is always a special experience in Monteverde. Our small-group wildlife tours are designed to provide authentic nature encounters with knowledgeable local naturalist guides. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable Costa Rica wildlife adventure.
Fantastic tour our guide Teo was very knowledgeable and made the experience fun but also informative. Got to see many birds and learn about the area.
Thank you very much for your kind review and for choosing Johnny Loves Nature Eco-Tours for your Monteverde cloud forest experience. We are delighted to hear that Teo made your tour both fun and informative. Sharing the incredible biodiversity, birdlife, and natural history of Monteverde is one of our greatest passions. It is wonderful to know you enjoyed observing many bird species while learning more about this unique cloud forest ecosystem. Our small-group nature tours are designed to provide authentic wildlife experiences with knowledgeable local guides who love conservation and environmental education. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable birdwatching and wildlife adventure in Costa Rica. Warm regards, Johnny Loves Nature Eco-Tours Team
Excellent experience, we went with positive thoughts but low expectations in terms of the wildlife (it is wild, rarely performs on cue) , but our guide, Olger, was amazing - we saw a mottled owl, capuchin and spider monkeys, a bell bird, a toucan, a hummingbird, a viper , and briefly , a quetzal!
Thank you very much for your kind and thoughtful review, and for choosing Johnny Loves Nature Eco-Tours for your experience in the Monteverde Cloud Forest. We truly appreciate your perspective—nature is indeed unpredictable, and every sighting is a special gift. We’re so glad that Olger was able to guide you through such a memorable experience and help you encounter an incredible variety of wildlife, including the Resplendent Quetzal, owls, monkeys, and more. Our goal is always to offer an honest, respectful, and educational connection with the forest, guided by passionate local naturalists who know how to read the environment with patience and care. Thank you again for your trust and for sharing your experience. To future guests, you are warmly welcome to join us with an open mind and a sense of curiosity—the cloud forest always has something unique to offer. With sincere appreciation, Johnny Loves Nature Eco-Tours Team
Jonny is a great guide. He is super experienced, knows the Reserve by heart and spots birds that are impossible to locate without a guide like Jonny. We had lots of fun and highly recommend Jonny for a bird watching tour.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for choosing Johnny Loves Nature Eco-Tours for your birdwatching experience in Monteverde. We are truly pleased to hear that Johnny’s expertise and deep knowledge of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve enhanced your tour. His ability to locate and interpret elusive bird species is a key part of the high-quality, naturalist-guided birdwatching tours we proudly offer. It’s fantastic to know you had an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Your recommendation means a great deal to us and helps future travelers discover the value of exploring the cloud forest with a professional local guide. We look forward to welcoming you again for another unforgettable wildlife and birding adventure in Costa Rica. Warm regards, Johnny Loves Nature Eco-Tours Team
