Birds of Costa Rica

Here at Hotel Rivel, nature’s wonders surround you. From towering trees to vibrant blooms, every corner whispers with life. Today, we set our sights on a resident of the forest floor, the aptly named Red-throated Ant-Tanager. Looking for the best … Read More

High in the mountains of Costa Rica, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest meets the crisp kiss of cloud forest, a vibrant splash of color catches the eye. This is the Indigo Bunting, a tiny songbird that transforms the … Read More

Here at Hotel Rivel, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the Costa Rican mountains, we’re surrounded by a vibrant tapestry of life. Among the fluttering jewels that grace our trees is the Hepatic Tanager, a stunning songbird with a unique … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air is crisp and the emerald canopy shimmers with life, a fiery visitor flits through the trees. This vibrant songbird, aptly named the Flame-colored Tanager, is a dazzling resident of our wilderness … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, Hotel R ivel offers not just stunning scenery and adventure, but also the opportunity to encounter a dazzling array of avian visitors. Today, we turn our binoculars to a rather unexpected guest: the Dickcissel … Read More

Here at Hotel Rivel, nature’s wonders surround us. From the towering peaks to the vibrant flora, our mountain retreat offers a haven for Costa Rica’s incredible biodiversity. Today, we set our sights on a resident of the lower and middle … Read More

Here at Hotel Rivel, nature’s wonders surround you. From the vibrant flora to the symphony of bird calls echoing through the mountains, Costa Rica’s biodiversity is a constant source of fascination. Today, we turn our gaze to a stunning resident … Read More

Hotel Rivel’s mountainous paradise is a haven for birdwatchers, boasting an incredible diversity of avian residents. Today, we turn our binoculars to a vibrant wonder – the Blue Grosbeak ( Picogrueso Azul in Spanish, meaning “blue thick-beak”). If this topic … Read More

Here at Hotel Rivel, nature’s wonders surround us. From the towering trees of the rainforest canopy to the vibrant creatures flitting through the undergrowth, every day brings a new opportunity to discover the remarkable biodiversity of Costa Rica. Today, we … Read More

As the twilight descends upon the verdant embrace of Hotel Rivel, a symphony of nocturnal creatures awakens. Among them, the Barn Owl – a silent predator with a heart of gold (or should we say, a heart-shaped face!). Often spotted … Read More