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Dominical Bird Watching at Hacienda Baru
Birdwatching begins with your Naturalist Guide, he’ll take you through old cacao plantations, where the Monkeys are Made of Chocolate story begins, and you’ll end on the ridge overlooking the lowlands and the Pacific Ocean beyond.
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Description
Explore one of Costa Rica’s richest birding hotspots—where the rainforest sings at sunrise.
Hacienda Barú, located just north of Dominical, offers an exceptional bird-watching experience in the heart of the Southern Pacific. With over 365 species recorded, this protected refuge is a haven for birders seeking both iconic and elusive tropical birds.
🌿 Why Birders Love It:
• Spot dazzling species like trogons, toucans, motmots, antshrikes, manakins, tinamous, and curassows.
• Walk through 8 km of nature trails that wind through primary and secondary forest, wetlands, and cacao groves.
• Learn from expert naturalist guides who help you identify species by sight and sound.
• The guide brings a high-quality spotting scope to help you see birds up close—and even take stunning photos through the lens using your mobile phone.
📅 Tour Details:
• Duration: 2–3 hours
• Start Time: 6:00 AM (ideal for peak bird activity)
• Availability: Daily, Monday to Sunday
• Group Size: 2–8 people
• Price: $70 per person
Itinerary
Duration: 6 hours.
Times: 6:00 AM, Monday – Saturday.
Limit: Minimum 2 people, Maximum 8 people.
What to bring: Hiking Shoes or Tennis Shoes, Binoculars, Sunblock, Hat, Camera, Water Bottle, and Bug Spray.
What’s included: Guide, Admission Fee to Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge, Bird Watching Tower, Breakfast, and the Medicinal Plant Garden.
