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How to Start and End a Birding Trip to Costa Rica

10,000 Birds

Sure, there are more of us in Costa Rica right now but there are also way more tourists who don’t bring binoculars, nor any field guides, digital or otherwise. The gardens are lovely, have various common birds and occasional ground-sparrows, and a chance at roosting Tropical Screech-Owl. Just 45 minutes from the airport.