Birds of Costa Rica

Even among the vibrant tapestry of birds that call Costa Rica home, the Blue-tailed Hummingbird stands out as a jewel. This dazzling emerald creature is a common sight in the foothills and lowlands around our mountain retreat, flitting between flowers … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest meets the crisp kiss of the clouds, flits a breathtaking wonder – the Blue-chested Hummingbird (Polyerata amabilis). For those fortunate enough to visit our secluded mountain retreat, … Read More

Costa Rica’s biodiversity boasts a stunning array of feathered friends, and nestled amidst the labyrinthine roots of the Pacific coast’s mangroves thrives a dazzling little gem – the Mangrove Hummingbird (Amazilia boucardi). This blog post, brought to you by your … Read More

While our Costa Rican retreat offers stunning views and a tranquil atmosphere, a true spectacle awaits those with a keen eye – the dazzling Rivoli’s hummingbird. Though not as widespread in Costa Rica as some of its vibrant cousins, this … Read More

Even among the vibrant tapestry of birds Costa Rica boasts, the Mexican Violetear (Colibri thalassinus) stands out as a dazzling jewel. This medium-sized hummingbird isn’t just about its impressive wing speed and aerial acrobatics. Its plumage is a mesmerizing combination … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, we take pride in the symphony of nature that surrounds us. From the booming calls of the Resplendent Quetzal to the melodic whistles of the Collared Aracari, our haven is teeming with avian … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we share our haven with a dazzling array of avian visitors. Today, we turn our gaze to a hummingbird that’s as energetic as it is elegant … Read More

As you venture deeper into the heart of Costa Rica’s mountains, the emerald embrace of the rainforest gives way to cooler, crisper air and a different kind of avian magic. Here, flitting amongst the flowers and chasing the nectar of … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the verdant embrace of the mountains, we’re fortunate to be surrounded by a symphony of nature. From the vibrant calls of toucans to the melodic whistles of wrens, our haven is a … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the rainforest, we’re surrounded by a breathtaking symphony of life. From the raucous calls of toucans to the delicate flitting of butterflies, nature’s wonders unfold before us … Read More