The Costa Rican Bird Route is the first of its kind in Central America. Located in the northeastern region of Costa Rica, this eco-tourism project offers a variety of bird watching and nature tourism opportunities. The Bird Route consists of 13 nature reserves within 12 official sites, specifically chosen for their high avian diversity. This region also supports the last remaining habitat of the endangered Great Green Macaw (Ara ambigua), and the Costa Rican Bird Route offers the greatest viewing opportunities on the planet of this rare species.

It is for that reason this project has been implemented; to promote the conservation of bird habitat and the biological diversity within the San Juan – La Selva Biological Corridor of northeastern Costa Rica by improving bird tourism in the region. Bird tourism will bring economic opportunities for local landowners and local communities via visiting bird watchers and other eco-tourists, providing an economic incentive for habitat conservation.

By visiting the Bird Route you will not only see amazing biodiversity, but you will also be helping to maintain the ecological integrity of Costa Rica. Come and explore all that the Bird Route has to offer. Accommodations range from high-end lodges to home-stays, but at all the sites you will find the same thing: great places, great birds and great people.