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Costa Rica, the place to visit for your next birding and photography vacation.
“ All Services in One Place to Enjoy your Vacations in Caño Negro, or a longer vacation around Costa Rica”
Vacations in Costa Rica birdwatching ecotourism, For your next exotic holidays. Hotel de Campo Caño Negro is the answer to your gratified wishes. It is conveniently located in Costa Rica, at the #1 abundant wildlife and birdwatching spot: the National Wildlife Refuge of Caño Negro.
This Ecolodge hotel is carefully developed over a reforested area of 5 Ha: as an excellent result of over 20 years’ work, we have naturally created birding and photography spots, in front of the lagoon.
+10 best Costa Rica Travel Tips
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Traveling to Costa Rica is easy. But like any country around the world, there are a few things that you should know.
When you travel to Costa Rica, always keep in mind that is not like your country. Keep in mind, that when you travel to Costa Rica, you are visiting a central American country, with a different lifestyle as you are used to.
Costa Rica is a safe place, but you must pay attention. This is a basic piece of advice, that you should always think about, no matter where you are traveling to.
After about 30 years living in Costa Rica, and more than 25 years in tourism, I will be happy to give you these +10 Best Costa Rica Travel Tips
#1 Best Jabiru Birding Package Costa Rica
This prime vacation package for your vacation in Costa Rica is directly offered by Hotel de Campo. After many years of experience, we design this package. Eventually, it becomes the first choice for those tourists that love birding and photography but also like some free time for themself. The more time you spend on a boat tour at Caño Negro Refuge, the more chances you have to spot the bird that you are looking for, or to take the best shot of your vacation.
Birding vacation package Costa Rica
Planning yours Birding Vacation Package Costa Rica birding hotspots?
Looking for a birding lodge in Costa Rica?
Well, here we have a simple solution that fix all your needs, because our Birding Vacation Package Costa Rica are fully customizable.
We prepare for you, few different vacation packages. Those starting options are based on a basic interest:
2 days – 1 night Bat Falcon Package
You are visit Costa Rica in a run, and you want to squeeze the juice of Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge. As fast as the Bat falcon is, you can visit Caño Negro Refuge for 1 night, and enjoy up to 7 hours of birdwatching and photography in a private boat tour.
The first boat tour is from 3 pm at the check-in date, and the second boat tour will be at 6 am of the check-out date.
Agrotourism in Costa Rica
Rural tourism, or agrotourism in Costa Rica are two terms that describe the essence of Hotel de Campo.
Hotel de Campo is a family-run tourist structure. And we like to eat well and healthy. For this reason from the beginning we have started with the production of farm animals. Today we have some dairy cows, sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, ducks.
Ecotourism in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is today one of the most important Ecotourism destinations around the world.
Protected areas of Costa Rica
Ecotourism in Costa Rica, The National Refuge of Cano Negro.
Thinks to do in Caño Negro Refuge – Costa Rica
The Refuge of Caño Negro – Why stay at Hotel de Campo
Costa Rica travel tips for the refuge of Cano Negro
Birding experience in Caño Negro
Costa Rica became famous among birdwatchers of any class. And a birding experience in Caño Negro is a must. From serious to beginners, birding in Costa Rica is one of the world’s best birding destinations. The National Wildlife Refuge of Caño Negro is in the top 3 of the birding destinations you should consider visiting when you head to Costa Rica. Here are some of the reasons why you should consider a Costa Rica Birdwatching trip there, and some of the birds you should aim to see in the Refuge of Caño Negro.
How do I reach Caño Negro Refuge?
As we say many times, you can drive to Caño Negro in your car every day of the year.
Caño Negro location is at the northern plane of Costa Rica, between Los Chiles and Upala. The road that communicate Caño Negro is the 138. from Arenal (La Fortuna) is about 2:30 hrs, From Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí is about 2:45 hrs, from Tenorio Volcano about 1:45.
National Wildlife Refuge Caño Negro
The National Wildlife Refuge Caño Negro is the most significant wetland in Costa Rica, located in the northern plane. This magnificent refuge is about 10,000 hectares. It naturally incorporates several unique ecosystems, such as a lagoon system, navigable rivers, creeks, rainforests, extensive marsh, and open and semi-open environments. Since 1991 Caño Negro Refuge is part of the Ramsar Convention. To visit Caño Negro Refuge, you have to drive to Caño Negro village. A small town surrounded by the refuge.
Because Caño Negro Refuge is a wetland with such different ecosystems, this protected area evolved into one of the most visited by Nature-lovers, birdwatchers, and any kind and active photographer. If one or all of these specific activities are your things, this is the right place to explore.
What can I do in the National Refuge of Caño Negro?
The Original Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
If you want to know the +10 Best Costa Rica Travel Tips, you are on the right page.
Traveling to Costa Rica is easy. But like any country around the world, there are a few things that you should know.
When you travel to Costa Rica, always keep in mind that is not like your country. Keep in mind, that when you travel to Costa Rica, you are visiting a central American country, with a different lifestyle as you are used to.
Costa Rica is a safe place, but you must pay attention. This is a basic piece of advice, that you should always think about, no matter where you are traveling to.
After about 30 years living in Costa Rica, and more than 25 years in tourism, I will be happy to give you these +10 Best Costa Rica Travel Tips
3 days – 2 nights EcoNature Plus
The 3 days – 2 nights Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Boat Tour is one of the most sold vacation packages. With this offer, you will be sure to receive a full experience Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge. And also, and this is a major point, with Hotel de Campo we guarantee you will be visiting the Original Caño Negro.
2 days – 1 night Easy EcoNature
With Hotel de Campo you have the real option to make a Caño Negro day tour. This is because you will be in Caño Negro all day, and 1 night. You can check-in at the hotel at 1 pm, and the check-out the next day is around 11 am. Hotel de Campo is immersed in a large tropical garden in front of the Refuge of Caño Negro. This is already an excellent place to spot birds, and very often see spider monkeys even if you are cooling yourself in the pool of the hotel.
The next day, soon in the morning without traveling for hours from La Fortuna, you will enjoy the real caño negro boat tour.
1 Best Pinnated bittern Birding Package Costa Rica
This is our extended 1 Best Pinnated Bittern Birding Costa Rica Vacation Package. With this birding package, you can explore 2 hotpots: Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge and Medio Queso.
For the month of February to the end of April (approximately. It will depend on the water level) we can take a morning to visit Medio Queso, and look for the Pinnated Bittern, Least Bittern, Yellow-breasted crake, forktail flycatcher, sore. These are some birds that are more difficult to spot in Caño Negro, and easier in Medio Queso
#1 Best Agami Heron Birding Costa Rica
#1 Best Agami Heron Birding Costa Rica Vacation Package is our #1 sold package. It is fit for any birdwatcher and/or photographer that has a short time during their vacation in Costa Rica. This affordable vacation package at Hotel de Campo, located just in front of the lagoon of the National Wildlife Refuge of Caño Negro, you will have up to 8 hours of tours for birding in Costa Rica, or taking the best shot of your vacations.
Hotel de Campo, Caño Negro
Visit our YourTube Channel, and discover what Caño Negro Refuge can offer you every days of the year.
A few tips for a great Vacation in Costa Rica
The best time to have a Vacations in Costa Rica birdwatching ecotourismwill depend on the type of vacation you want.
For nature lovers that like an ecotour to see a little bit of everything, all year round is good. Nature is always there to amaze you. You will not be disappointed even on a rainy day.
For a birding tour, if you are interested in any kind of bird, year-round is fine. But if you have any special interest in some spices, it will be better to coordinate the best moment of the year.
One of the best places to visit in Costa Rica for a nature lover, or a more specialized birder and photographer is Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge. Here you can enjoy a special Vacations in Costa Rica birdwatching ecotourism.
This is an amazing refuge with a different scenario. We have a lagoons area, a river, and a mostly forest section.
This almost unique wetland, it allows you to enjoy the different panorama and also switching between animal species: birds, sloths, monkeys, caimans, iguana, and so on.
Rainy season in Caño Negro – Costa Rica is from the beginning of May to the end of November approximately. The season begins with very light rain, occasionally. It is difficult to find an all-day rainy situation. Probably, the rainiest period is around October and November. But even so, it probably won’t rain all day.
In any case, as our tours are private, we would organize with you the best moment of the day to go discover the refuge.
YES. Rain is part of the ecosystem, and finally, birds and mammal are not very worried about that.
In any case, we do offer private tours and specially organized based on your interest. So, when you arrive at Hotel de Campo, we will organize the best moment to go explore the refuge.
Costa Rica is a safe country and is a great place for solo travelers, especially when you are very into nature. This because you will explore no crowded places.
In any case, as everywhere around the world, be organized, choose your destination carefully, and be safe.
About Caño Negro, we can ensure you it is an excellent destination for solo female.
Yes! Caño Negro and Costa Rica in general are great destinations for family vacations. Caño Negro is a very quiet place, very safe. It is a safe place to discover nature. Also, for families, our tours are always private. So, you will enjoy it for sure.
For a family vacation, we offer rooms with up to 3 beds (2 doubles and 1 single bed) and joined rooms. So, you will never be apart, but with privacy.
TIP in Costa Rica is only included in the bar and restaurant bill. For any other products and services, it is not included.
I consider that TIP is a personal choice, based on the kind of service you receive.
The currency of Costa Rica is the colon, colones plural.
USD is accepted in Costa Rica when it comes to tourism. The current exchange rate is around 650 colones to $1 but it changes daily. Google’s change is quite accurate.
For an ecotour vacation, I do recommend bringing clothes that dry fast and wick away moisture, good walking shoes, lots of sunscreen and mosquito repellent, sunglasses, a hat, a microfiber towel, an insulated water bottle.
If you’re visiting in the rainy season, then we recommend bringing a waterproof rain jacket and a waterproof backpack or rain cover
A very good pair of binoculars. And if you are a photographer a lens at least 400mm.
Why? Because only caimans you can see really close. Everything else is far away.
For the rainy season, a waterproof hiking shoe. Also, and especially for wetland places and rainforest, a good pair of rubber boots. This is what local use. They protect you very well from rain and mud. And also, they dry up very fast.
During the dry season, very comfortable hiking shoes, always waterproof.
It will depend on where you are going. For most touristic destinations and the cities, there are paved roads, but also in ugly conditions and a 4×4 can more comfortable. Even so, a regular is ok.
Driving to Caño Negro from the north (Los Chiles) the road is paved. But between Caño Negro and Upala, you will find 25 km of dirt road.
But other remote and rural parts of the country do and these are Osa Peninsula, Nicoya Peninsula, and the Costa Ballena
Not really. Costa Rica as only a few main roads, and normally to arrive at some destination, you will not have more than 1 or 2 options. Instead of a GPS, I will use Waze, or Google Maps (not so accurate as Waze).
I am sure, that everybody can share with you their location with Whatsapp and Waze.
We do have mosquitos, everywhere. How many? It depends where you go and the season. It is a tropical country.
My best recommendation: electric burner for mosquitos. As you arrive in Costa Rica, go to a supermarket and purchase an electric burner for mosquitos. It is the best solution to clean your room and sleep well everywhere. And you will find spare all-round in Costa Rica. You can find that use plaquette, or with liquid. I do prefer to travel around with plaquette. Repellent, always.
Of course in Caño Negro you can see sloths. Inclusive, in our private forest sometimes you can find them.