Hi fellow birders
I'm travelling by my self to CR in March 2018 staying 17 nights. My plan is to get a good wide introduction of birds as well as wildlife in general. I have settled with a few must locations. I have emphasized staying longer in fewer locations as recommended in this forum:
Day 1 Hotel near airport but with garden (common species) Any recommendations?
La Selve 3 nights
Selva Verde 1 night
Rancho Naturalista/cheaper lodge nearby or El Copal Reserve ????? 2 nights
Savegre 3 nights
Cerro Lodge 3 nights
Drake bay, Osa 4 nights
I have skipped Arenal due to my wish to stay longer in Osa due to my wish to encounter more wildlife.
A few questions:
- I decided not to rent a car due to longer stays each site. What could be my transport options between these sites? I don't prefer public buses because I might run into unexpected things. What about private vans, shuttle buses running between the above locations. How much would a taxi of a 2 hours drive cost?
- Rancho Naturalista is too expensive for a single traveller IMO, but what are the alternatives. Any cheap lodges nearby and do day trips to RN from here? Is it possible to get to El Copal Reserve by taxi and would anyone prefer this site over RN?
- Osa Peninsula/Drake Bay : Any recommendations of lodges below 100usd in Drake Bay with birding trails onsite?
Best regards
Jakob, Denmark
I'm travelling by my self to CR in March 2018 staying 17 nights. My plan is to get a good wide introduction of birds as well as wildlife in general. I have settled with a few must locations. I have emphasized staying longer in fewer locations as recommended in this forum:
Day 1 Hotel near airport but with garden (common species) Any recommendations?
La Selve 3 nights
Selva Verde 1 night
Rancho Naturalista/cheaper lodge nearby or El Copal Reserve ????? 2 nights
Savegre 3 nights
Cerro Lodge 3 nights
Drake bay, Osa 4 nights
I have skipped Arenal due to my wish to stay longer in Osa due to my wish to encounter more wildlife.
A few questions:
- I decided not to rent a car due to longer stays each site. What could be my transport options between these sites? I don't prefer public buses because I might run into unexpected things. What about private vans, shuttle buses running between the above locations. How much would a taxi of a 2 hours drive cost?
- Rancho Naturalista is too expensive for a single traveller IMO, but what are the alternatives. Any cheap lodges nearby and do day trips to RN from here? Is it possible to get to El Copal Reserve by taxi and would anyone prefer this site over RN?
- Osa Peninsula/Drake Bay : Any recommendations of lodges below 100usd in Drake Bay with birding trails onsite?
Best regards
Jakob, Denmark