First steps into Birding In Monteverde
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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This activity is designed for beginners, those who want to start in the beautiful world of birds. This is one of the first or if not the first initiative on a Birdwatching Tour dedicated to beginners and what better place to start in bird watching in a place like the Cloudy Forest of Monteverde Costa Rica.
Diego Rodríguez is a Well-known observer, researcher and bird educator in Costa Rica in addition to his extensive experience in the Monteverde area living all his life there.
Toucans, motmots, hummingbirds and many colorful birds! In addition to this, Diego is an expert of natural history, behaviors and his favorite things Bird songs!
This will make every beginner go through this wonderful world of Birdwatching!
The Birding tour starts at 6:30 a.m. and ends around 9 a.m. You will have the opportunity to have a close-up of the birds through a telescope.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Enhance your birdwatching skills amidst the open areas of CASEM with our expert-led tour, offering a delightful introduction to the captivating world of avian wonders. Designed especially for beginners, this tour provides a unique opportunity to delve into the natural history and behaviors of the diverse bird species inhabiting the renowned Cloud Forest of Monteverde, Costa Rica. Led by the esteemed Diego Rodríguez, a renowned observer, researcher, and bird educator with lifelong expertise in the Monteverde region, you'll be immersed in a world of toucans, motmots, hummingbirds, and other colorful avian delights. Diego's profound knowledge of natural history and bird behaviors, coupled with his passion for bird songs, ensures an enriching experience that will ignite a lifelong love for birdwatching. Join us on this enchanting tour, where you'll have the opportunity to observe birds up close through a telescope.
What‘s Included
Field Guides
Spotting Scope
Birding guide with +12 Years of experience Birding and Bird Education in Costa Rica
Laser Pointer
Bird List
Transportation NOT included
Meals NOT included
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First steps into Birding In Monteverde
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Diego Rodriguez has the skills and experience to put you on the birds both common and extremely rare. Amazing!
KSCondor,,Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an amazing guide! The reason this experience was so spectacular was because of Diego Rodriguez and his amazing knowledge and skills an irrepressible love for the birds. What a day! Sharpbill, Monklet, Ornate Hawk Eagle and so many more. You can’t go wrong with Diego.
Birds and More
old retired grouch,,Mar 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We saw a number of different types of birds - grackles, toucans, hummingbirds, etc. - as well as some monkeys and agouti. We basically hung around an open area and waited for the birds to come to us. Our guide was very knowledgable and pleasant.
So many Gorgeous Birds!
richsR7604GA,,Mar 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great experience. Diego is so knowledgeable about Costa Rican local Birds and the Monteverde area in general. It was so enjoyable for someone who likes Birds but hasn't really gotten into Birding (yet). He spotted so many Birds for us in a short time, by listening for them, knowing where to look, and literally calling them. It was so impressive. This was a very small personal tour and we saw dozens of Birds up close and personal. We saw Keel Billed Toucans, Hummingbirds, Parrots, Toucanets, Kiskadees, Tanagers, and my personal favorite the Motmot. Gorgeous. Diego showed us too many Birds to list here. I was amused that other Bird Tour operators were watching Diego to see what he found. It was clear to me that Diego was the expert on Birds in the area. A great Bird Watching Tour experience I won't forget anytime soon.
Amateur birding
glor2019,,Oct 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome Birds We had a very good time bird watching with Diego. We are not very experts in birds but it was not necessary. Diego knows how to transmit the love of birds in a unique way. Thanks Diego we will be back soon
Wood Thrush and Diego
R6733UGkevinc,,Sep 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a bird watching tour for beginners, it was super nice, we managed to see many birds and learn a lot from Diego, we would not have imagined the incredible world that birds hide and we learned everything thanks to Diego's experience! He is a bird educator who knows everything!!! The tour could not have been better and we met many birds that we have at home in North America and we did not know We managed to spot a beautiful Wood Thrush, a Species that Diego has worked with in Research, a Beautiful bird. We recommend Diego for his bird tours and hikes!!!
Nice experience.
733miguelangelb,,Aug 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed doing this bird watching experience with Diego. He is a very educated boy with a great knowledge about ornithology. 100% recommended.
Amazing tour
xinyang1204,,Jun 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was such an amazing experience of bird watching with Diego as our tour guide! He is so knowledgeable and an expert on looking for cute birds in Monteverde! Besides that, the private small group activity also contributes to our experience! I would definitely recommend it to everyone who visits here for the first time and who wants to see those cute birds again!
Great Bird guide
frankdQ7039NY,,May 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Going on a bird watching tour with Diego was simply incredible! Diego was able to show me all the birds I wanted to observe, I can recommend him with my eyes closed, he is the guide you should hire, apart from being a great bird watcher, he is also a great person, Diego is also a nationally recognized bird watcher and knows well the birds from all over Costa Rica, he has a lot of experience in Monteverde because he has been local all his life We had the opportunity to observe hummingbirds, toucans and many colorful birds. I recommend Diego Rodriguez Thanks Frank
Learn about birds and Fauna
X2565PZmarissar,,May 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We write this opinion to recommend Diego! We had the opportunity to spend some time with Diego on one of his bird tours! Diego is patient and has a way of explaining about birds in a very unique way. We hired him for a Beginners tour and he was kind enough to also show us about Hummingbirds in the Hummingbird Gallery. We learned a lot about them and Diego knows super facts. interesting about these!!! In short, don't miss the opportunity to spend some time with this amazing guide!!! Thank you very much Diego! Mari and Frank
Go Birding with Diego!!!! Awesome experience
Franbirds45,,May 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I want to recommend Diego from The Bird Rules!! We did a Beginners bird watching tour and it was truly a dream. Diego has an incredible capacity for observing and educating about birds. We are not very experts about birds and that is why we decided to hire Diego and learn and really 5 stars are very little. It was an incredible tour and this made me open my mind a little more to the wonderful world of bird watching. Thank you Diego, Francis and Hannah.
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