Curi-Cancha Reserve

A walk through primary and secondary forest. A combination of natural history, bird watching, and spot some species of mammals. This is a transition forest with a variety of flora and fauna. Enthusiastic and experienced guides with great knowledge of the area and local flora and fauna. Small groups for a more personalized service

This is a different place where you can see many different types of birds that can be found only at this elevation. Additionally it could be possible to find mammals like agouties, spider monkeys, white faced capuchin monkeys, and coatis. The altitude ranges from 4750 feet to 5300 feet with 40% Lower montane wet forest and 60% Premontane wet forest. Five miles of natural trails allow visitors to explore the flora and fauna of the tropical cloud forest.

If you are interested in learning and discovering the secrets that nature has to offered the Natural History walk. In this tour we have the chance to see different flora and fauna.

Join a local naturalist tour guide for an unforgettable walk through the stunning Curicancha Preserve. Observe 30 to 40 bird species and fascinating mammals like Spider Monkeys, White-faced Monkeys, Armadillos, Coatis, and Agoutis. Marvel at wild orchids native to the hilly landscape during this 2 to 3-hour adventure. Spot magnificent Neotropical birds, including: – Resplendent Quetzal – Black Guan – Highland Tinamou – Barred Forest Falcon – Mottled Owl – Lesser Violetear – Magenta-throated Mountain-gem – Violet Sabrewing – Brown-hooded Parrot – Prong-billed Barbet – Northern Emerald-Toucanet – Collared Redstart – Golden-browed Chlorophonia – Elegant Euphonia – Spangle-cheeked Tanager – Chestnut-headed Oropendola – Red-legged Honeycreeper To enhance your nature observation experience, we provide high-definition spotting scope, ensuring you don’t miss a single detail of this amazing adventure. Join us for an experience that will connect you with nature like never before

The Biodiversity of the Forests of the high areas of Costa Rica are unique with the specialty that most are endemic to these highlands of Central America. In this magical place you have the opportunity to observe the incredible Resplendent Quetzal in natural habitat as well as a great variety of Hummingbirds and native orchids that have epiphytic lives. We offer the possibility of taking the tour in a special electric cart for people with walking problems, with an extra cost of $60 that you can pay on the day of the tour in cash or card.

Is the perfect activity for those who wants to discover the natural habitat found in Monteverde, Costa Rica. The idea is to start at 6:00am or 7:00am with an introduction of the Costarican birds and general terms about the tour. During the 4 hours of this tour is possible to spot different species of animals. Costa Rica is well known wordwide about birds, so this is a great experience if you really wants to feel the cloud forest sorrouned by beautiful nature.

A private tour with a seasoned guide is the best way to make the most of your time in Monteverde at either the Monteverde Reserve or Curi Cancha Reserve. This option is great for anyone who would like a more personal touch than a standard group tour.  Also great for families with children! Unlike many operators that charge per person, we offer a flat rate for your private guide for 1-4 people and for 5-8 people. This tour doesn't include transport, but we have a customization of this tour that includes round trip transport. We look forward to hosting you!

Start your day by arriving directly at the Curi Cancha private reserve. After a quick and easy check-in process, you'll get set to explore the destination with your experienced guide. Follow your guide as they show you the biodiversity of the area while you also learn about the natural and cultural history of Monteverde. Explore the wonders of the reserve, boasting an incredible variety of biodiversity in the environment. Your guide will show around the different environments in the reserve Enjoy the scenarios full of beautiful views and nature. There are big chances to spot different birds species depending on the time of the year like Resplendent Quetzal, Toucans, Mot Mot, and the Three-wattled bellbird. Throughout the course of your tour there will also be plenty of chances to spot Diurnal mammals like Coatis, monkeys, Agoutis, and Peccary.

Birding tour with professional bird guide. In this tour we try to find the greatest number of birds in one morning . Bird list can be shared via ebird Private tour is available, ask for more details Tour could be lead by one of the guides working with Esteban

A two-and-a-half-hour walk on a private reserve with a privileged location adjacent to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Located in the Arenal-Tempisque conservation area in the heart of Monteverde. It protects 83 hectares (205 acres) of 50% virgin forest, 45% secondary growth, and 5% open pasture. The altitude ranges from 1450 to 1615 meters with 40% Lower montane wet forest and 60% Premontane wet forest. Seven kilometers of natural trails allow visitors to explore the flora and fauna of the tropical cloud forest. This reserve is a birdwatcher’s paradise. The Resplendent Quetzal, Three-Wattled Bellbird, Blue-Crowned Motmot, Orange-bellied Trogon, and many others are frequently seen. Indeed, over 200 species of birds have been observed making their home in this piece of heaven. Frequently sighted mammals include armadillo, coati, agouti, kinkajou, ocelot, two-toed sloth, and three species of monkey: mantled howler, white-faced capuchin, and spider monkey.

Walk along beautiful natural trails with an experienced guide and see different species of birds and mammals. Learn about the amazing diversity of the cloud forest.

Fully personalized tour, we're always trying to fulfil and exceed your expectations. Let us know about your targets in advance, so we can customize the tour. Breakfast included, easy to book, local, naturalist and bilingual guide, who knows where to go/look to see that sp.

In Monteverde, the best option to enjoy even more of these beautiful lands and have more options to see wildlife and perhaps take some good photos of them is to hire a local naturalist guide, who with an excellent equipment such as telescope, binoculars, guides field, etc. I will take you through the different paths of the reserves in search of hidden wonders so that you like my priority you can see them, enjoy them and learn about all of them.

Your guide will show you around the places in Monteverde that are the most favorable to sight different bird species, Monteverde it's home of about 400 different species like the very famous Resplendent Quetzal, Three Wattled Bellbird, Keel-billed Toucan, different species of flycatchers, warblers, and about 250 migratory species like the Summer tanager, also some other very colorful species like Slate throated Redstart, Red-legged honeycreeper, Golden-browed Chlorophonia, Long-tailed Manakin, Elegant Euphonia. You will have the chance to decide which reserve to visit in Monteverde there's two options (Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Curi-Cancha reserve). The Birdwatching in Monteverde Join us and experience the abundant nature of Monteverde with a local guide.

This package incluides three tour during the day. In this tour the main Idea is to have fun! sharing information while were are enjoying the flora and fauna of our reserves with a local guide! We would start at Curi-cancha Reserve at first with the idea to see animals as much as possible! Next we will visit the Monteverde cloud forest reserve for you to have a experience in a primary forest.! And last we are going inside the forest in a different way! In this last tour we are going during the night for you to find night active life! Come we us to live this amazing experience!

When the sun falls asleep, most creatures wake up to live. More than 80% of mammals, most reptiles and amphibians and also insects and arachnids are active at night in our forests, that's why walking through the forest at night is not only doing an unusual activity in our lives or learning in the forest. At night it is when fascinating animals such as sloths, kinkajous, bats, tarantulas, snakes, frogs, among others, are more likely to see, without forgetting the birds, yes, most birds are active during the day, but They need to rest somewhere. in those cases when we could also have the opportunity to see some beautiful and still birds while we dream, such as toucans, warblers, hummingbirds, jays, etc.

Costa Rica is a paradise on earth for photographers and nature lovers, and of course, no one better for birdwatchers and ornithologists. One of the most biodiverse countries on earth, the highest bird species count of any country in the world; a great combination of stunning birds, beautiful landscapes and habitats, warm people, and in general nice weather, birdwatching in Costa Rica is like being in many countries at once.   A paradise for birders. Curi-Cancha is a birdwatcher’s paradise; this private reserve is excellent the  for observing toucans , Quetzals, hummingbirds, woodcreepers , warblers , wrens , flycatchers ,finches, parrots, sparrows and many others are frequently seen. Indeed, over 200 species of birds have been observed making their home in Curi-Cancha. The named it Curi-Cancha, the name derived from “Golden Enclosure” in Inca. Curi-Cancha is a birdwatcher’s paradise; this private reserve is stunning come on I'll wait for you.

The Birdwatching or Photography Tour focuses on your targets, based on what you are looking for we will go to the different Reserves or Farms found in the area exploring as much as we can in order to see, photograph and identify your lifers.

We offer you a full Morning of Birdwatching, exploring the different ecosystems that we can find in Monteverde area, home of a great diversity of birds like the Resplendent Quetzal and Three-wattled Bellbird, tanagers, hummingbirds, euphonias, woodpeckers and much more.. — Join the local BIRDERS and get an amazing birding experience!!

This tour was designed for Bird Watchers with Experience dedicated to the Observation of birds with a list or birds for a specific purpose (Target list), This Tour is Guided by Diego Rodríguez Recognized Birder in Costa Rica and its Monteverde Zone, Diego has observed birds in Costa Rica for more than 12+ years is an Expert in Songs, Behavior and Natural History of Birds in addition to being part of the Ebird Reviewer Committee for Costa Rica. You will have the opportunity to have a close-up of the birds through a telescope. The main reserve for birdwatching in Monteverde is Curi-Cancha with more than two areas of life, Open Areas, Cloud Forest among a wide variety of Ecosystems that make this place incredible for Birdwatching with fascinating Species Woodcreepers, Leaftosers, Wrens among another wide variety of species on the target list of the Hardcore Birders This is the best reserve to find birds on a day trip.