Private Arenal Birdwatching Rainforest Experience

Arenal Volcano area has a very particular altitude and geographic location since it is positioned along the foothills of the Caribbean Lowlands, and just below the Cloud Forest mountainous topography, which confluences two life zones, plus Arenal Lake Wetlands. This wonderful combination allows multiple bird species to inhabit this overwhelming region considered a ¨Hotspot´ according to birdwatchers from all over the world.

Description

The itinerary begins at Arenal Observatory Lodge and Lake Arenal surrounding the forest area located 20 - 30 minutes away from La Fortuna Town. This mid-elevation neotropical region has some of the most impressive Birding habitats in the Country. This attraction is located by the western foothill of our active summit. Visitors will be able to appreciate a vast variety of avian species, such as Toucans, tanagers, trogons, hummingbirds, oropendolas, manakins, flycatchers, herons, egrets, kingfishers, birds of prey, and many more. Mammals such as Howler or Capuchin monkeys, sloths, and coatis. All of them share this nature-rich environment.
Join us to experience this combination of colors, melodies, and views: surrounded by unique and incomparable biodiversity accompanied by our local Nature Expert.

Created during the 1980s decade to supply electricity throughout the country. Arenal lake became an essential wetland for migratory avian wildlife species. This ecological condition allowed this body of water to achieve a Ramsar Site category, which is embraced to a worldwide regulation with specific legislation accorded in Ramsar, Iran in 1971.