We spent a week at Rancho Naturalista in December and loved every minute of it. We had a fantastic guide who took us on excursions to see birds in different habitats. We were amazed by what we saw. The stay at Rancho Naturailista exceeded our expectations, and we’d love to go back!
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Rancho Naturalista
The premier birding lodge in Costa Rica, Rancho Naturalista is one of the finest birdwatching lodges in Central America. From our spacious balcony, you can observe numerous species of hummingbirds and other birds while enjoying a stunning view of the distant, smoking Turrialba volcano. It’s the perfect getaway for birders, photographers, and naturalists alike.
Rancho Naturalista is famous for its warm, relaxed, friendly atmosphere, brilliant birding, good company, and delicious food served with the best fresh local ingredients. Meals are served family-style where guests share stories of their day on the trail. Over 450 species of birds have been recorded in our private forest reserve and within the local area. You can hike and bird the trails on your own and excellent guides are also available. The weather is almost perfect year-round, not too hot and not too cold. Make Rancho Naturalista the highlight of your trip to Costa Rica!