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The village of San Gerardo de Dota is ideally located for seeing Costa’s Rica’s most sought-after bird – the resplendent quetzal – a contender for the most beautiful bird in tropical America.

Around San Gerardo de Dota are areas of mature highland forest with tall oak trees. The mountains rise to an altitude of more than 3,000 metres above sea level where one of the country’s most distinctive ecosystems is found: the páramo, with its strange, stunted high-altitude vegetation.

There are plenty of trails to follow in search of the special birds of the Costa Rican páramo, including volcano hummingbird, black-billed nightingale-thrush, golden-browed chlorophonia, sooty thrush, peg-billed finch and volcano junco.

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Key info

  • Ideal for viewing: resplendent quetzal, fiery-throated hummingbird, collared whitestart, golden-browed chlorophonia, peg-billed finch
  • Where: Savegre Valley; Talamanca Mountains, Costa Rica

Wildlife trips

This wildlife location is featured in the following itineraries:

Cloud Forests & Mountains

Discover the beauty and biodiversity of Costa Rica's flora and fauna on this superb tailor made trip, showcasing the country’s rainforests, cloud forests and Pacific coast. Watch nature unfold as you experience national parks and private reserves simply brimming with wildlife, birds and plant species. Find out more about Cloud Forests & Mountains

  • Price (inc. flights): 14 days from £5,495
  • Trip type:
    Tailor-made Holiday
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Costa Rica’s Wildlife Wonders

The verdant country of Costa Rica is a must-visit destination for any wildlife enthusiast - this small nation is bursting with fascinating flora and fauna. Our extensive 12-day group trip visits some of the finest wildlife locations within Costa Rica to encounter some of its more exotic species. Find out more about Costa Rica’s Wildlife Wonders

  • Price (inc. flights): 12 days from £5,595
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
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Suggested accommodation is shown below. Please contact us for further recommendations.

Savegre Hotel

Savegre Hotel

Hotel Savegre’s chalet-style accommodation is clean, comfortable and spacious, and set amongst lovely grounds – quetzals sometimes come to feed in the trees! There are trails to explore and a decking area where you can watch birds. Breakfast is served daily, and there’s a restaurant onsite. Find Out More about Savegre Hotel