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The amazing Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno), cataloged as one of the world's most beautiful birds!

Manuel Antonio · Central Pacific

Los Quetzales National Park and Coope-Dota Coffee Experience

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About this experience

Exclusively designed for the real soul adventurous traveler who doesn't mind waking up at 3:00 am to get ready and spending three hours driving to be somewhere fantastic. This is a tour we create by traveling together as a group of friends in our days off. Today we are proud to offer a unique one of a kind tour that involves driving over 10 000 feet elevation and several life zones, finding one of the most beautiful birds in the world and of course, learn and taste the agricultural product that characterizes​ beautiful Costa Rica.

Description supplied by the tour operator via Viator.

Getting there

Hotel pickup in Quepos

Picks up at 100 listed locations, including:

  • Casa Familiar Villa Aura
  • Casa Panorama
  • Casa Tucanes
  • Casa Encantada Rooms
  • Casa Buena Vista B & B
  • Quepos Airport
  • +94 more

Pickup details are confirmed with the operator during booking.

Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.

Where

Parque National Los Quetzales

What you'll do

  1. The always elusive Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) spends most of his life migrating looking for his favorite meal – wild avocados fruits – among other species. On our highland birding and coffee expedition, we will meet with a local expert who knows when and where the Quetzals are any time of the year. As we explore Los Quetzales National Park – one can see the ways the surrounding villages have respected this magnificent place. Our guides will pick you up from your accommodation at 4:00 am, our first stop will be San Isidro del General (one and half hour drive away) to drink a quick coffee and have a light snack. Our day starts bright and early as the best time to reach Los Quetzales National Park is before 7:00 am. We want you to have the best opportunities to observe and photograph this unique, beautiful bird. Once we had accomplished our mission we will drive or walk back to Mirador los Quetzales Sanctuary for more birding and some hummingbird feeders action.

    4h hereAdmission included

  2. After our Quetzal Birding mission accomplished, we will drive to the well known Costa Rican coffee town of Santa Maria de Dota, where we will have pre arrange a unique coffee experience for you, designed specifically as an opportunity to navigate into the secrets of coffee and discover new sensations in a specialized tasting of COOPEDOTA coffees. Learning to identify the characteristics that make a coffee ... a world class coffee, as well as the benefits and qualities that each batch has during the cupping process.

    3h hereAdmission included

What's included

Included

  • Coffee or Tea, Fresh Fruit Juice, Traditional "Gallo Pinto" Costa Rican Breakfast (Rice & Beans, Fried Plantains, Eggs and Tortillas), Americano or Continental Breakfast included.
  • A delicious traditional Costa Rican "Casado" will be included.
  • Activity led by a Costa Rica Tourism Board Certified Guide
  • You and your guide will team up with a local expert who knows exactly where to find the Quetzal Bird
  • Use of our ATX or BTX Swarovski Spotting Scopes to capture HD videos and photos.
2 more included
  • Private A/C 4x4 round trip transportation from Manuel Antonio and Quepos Hotels included
  • Coope Dota Kaffeína Lover (Tour + Tasting) included

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic Beverages

Good to know

  • Moderate fitness needed

Guided in en, es.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
2 more notes
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

The operator may cancel for poor weather, with a full refund or reschedule.

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