3 Hours Uvita Bird Watching Oro Verde
Overview
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3 hours
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This is a unique tour in the area since the reserve has an area of primary and secondary forest at more than 200 meters high, which allows you to see certain very beautiful birds such as tanagers, trogons, and rare ones such as the antpitta.
We have local guides specialized in birds and the trails are suitable for beginner walkers.
It has a telescope and binoculars.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Costa Rica is a top destination for bird watchers. If you love to see colorful birds of any kind, this tour is just the right one for you! Oro Verde is a private reserve of 155 hectares with primary and secondary forests managed by a local family for more than 40 years. At first, a bilingual naturalist guide with all the equipment needed will lead you around the forest and explore the different types of birds that live here. You will be in a small group of people and learn a lot about the bird's habitat. After the tour, you will get a typical costa Rican breakfast at The Duarte´s house.
What‘s Included
Bilingual naturalist guide
Typical Costa Rican Breakfast
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3 Hours Uvita Bird Watching Oro Verde
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An absolute must!
Alexis S,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Samantha was a wonderful guide and host! She is incredibly sweet and knowledgeable about the biodiversity, birds, bugs, trees, the history of the country. She took us on a hike through the forest and we spotted 31 different species of birds. She calls to them and they answer her and one even followed us for a while!! We completed this tour with an authentic home cooked breakfast that was delicious with the most amazing view. She even can take photos through her scope and sent them to us! You must book this special tour!!
This birdwatching tour is really worthwhile.
charlotterV4719BH,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ronny's tour was very interesting and nice for us. He has a keen eye for spotting birds and is very knowledgeable. The breakfast prepared by his wife Beatrice was also delicious. The atmosphere was very warm and welcoming.
Samantha lives up to the hype
Shannon W,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Samantha is a GEM! Nothing like this tour that I’ve found in CR. She was so informative about plants, birds, bugs, history—literally everything. The brunch at her family’s beautiful home was delectable.
This tour SOARED!
Matt M,May 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Definitely a 12 out of 10.. the guide, Samantha... WAS AMAZING.. She knew so many calls and a couple of the birds came to her call! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
Samanta is Amazing
Nancy P,Apr 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a nice day to go birding, and the drive to the birding area was along a well maintained road. We saw loads of birds found in the hills above Uvita. And afterwards, the traditional breakfast was delicious, prepared by Samantha’s mother. Samanta’s knowledge of the birds, was very thorough, and she knew the names of all of the birds we heard, and she had very good hearing! She and her family have a long long history in the area, and we learned a lot about the community and the culture, as well.
More than just birds and a hike! A lovely morning in a beautiful forest with a kind and generous guide followed by delicious br
bedros22,Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a wonderful 3 hour hike with our guide Samantha followed by an authentic Costa Rican breakfast at a family home. Delicious! Samantha is passionate about this forest and the wildlife and shared a lot of interesting facts about birds, plants and local culture! We loved our bird watching tour 💚 Pura vida
A must do in the area!
IsabelleG716,Feb 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have a great experience doing this bird tour! Samantha was very helpful had good knowledge on the birds and tried her best to see as much birds as possible we even saw two mannekin doing their dance in front of the female!
Book this tour!
GCBACH,Jan 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great morning with Samanta at Oro Verde Reserve. She is very knowledgeable and passionate about birds, and was incredible at calling and spotting them for us to see. She was well equipped with several pairs of binoculars as a well as a spotting scope and tripod. We saw more birds on this tour than others we have taken, and enjoyed it so much that we tried to book again a few days later for additional family members. The tour finishes with breakfast on a deck overlooking the ocean. The tour lasts a little over three hours and is not a difficult walk for most people. It's a good value, and a lasting experience.
A great way to see birds and learn about the area
FarAway171831,Jan 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband is an avid bird watcher, and both of us enjoyed walking through Oro Verde with the owner and spotting birds. We had a pair of binoculars, but were provided with better binoculars. The walk is not too difficult, and we saw loads of birds. Including macaws, hawks, hummingbirds, and parrots, among many many others. My favorite was a little bird nicknamed the Susie bird that came in response to our guide’s whistle and puffed up each time it whistled back. A very knowledgeable guide. We learned a lot about birdwatching, and also about the history of the area. I loved seeing the sugarcane press, and also meeting our guide’s family, and listening to Samantha play guitar. A bonus was the excellent breakfast. It was a wonderful way to spend the morning.
Amazing!
Moises O,Oct 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was wonderful. Our guide was very knowledgeable and personable. Our hike was not too hard but a little muddy because it is the rainy season. The day was very pleasant. Saw a variety of birds, including a family of toucans! We were provided good binoculars and she even carried a telescope that she connected to a phone for photos that she shared with us. Breakfast with her mother was very natural and the coffee was very good. Ours was flavored with the cane syrup made on their own property. We give this tour two big thumbs up.
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