Costa Rica Quick Trip (1 Viewer)

[Lewis Haank]

I am going to make a quick trip to San Jose, Costa Rica for a medical procedure (colonoscopy). The purpose is to save money but since I will have a half a day of free time, I want to try to see some birds. Any recommendations for local guides (with a car) and where to go close to San Jose are welcomed.

 

[gdhunter]

Any recommendations for local guides (with a car) and where to go close to San Jose are welcomed.

Patrick O'Donnell would be my first choice (http://birdingcraft.com/wordpress/costa-rica-birding-tours/). Some variation on his Quebrada Gonzalez tour would be a very good fit.

Gary H

 

[njlarsen]

I agree with Patrick being obvious for San Jose, and ask him what could be expected if you go different places around town

Niels

 

[cassowary]

Or maybe spend a night and 1/2 day at Hotel Bougainvillea? or get a guide to meet you there?

http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspots?hs=L1314493&yr=all&m=

I haven't been there but it's only 30 mins from SJO and it's supposedly great for birding

 

[cassowary]

Patrick O'Donnell would be my first choice (http://birdingcraft.com/wordpress/costa-rica-birding-tours/). Some variation on his Quebrada Gonzalez tour would be a very good fit.

Gary H

Just checked out your link and Patrick's tour prices are very reasonable.

 

[Birdingcraft]

The Boug is comfortable and is good for expected garden species (a fair bunch) but it's much more worth it to get out of San Jose. Closest sites are El Tapir and Quebrada Gonzalez- challenging but good foothill rainforest birding with many good possibilities, and Poas area for highland species. I have some information and reports about those sites at my blog.

 

[gdhunter]

I have some information and reports about those sites at my blog.

Patrick's blog is an essential primer for anyone planning a birding trip to Costa Rica and an evocative resource for those who have already been.

Gary H