Finished two back to back groups to Costa Rica. It was my first trip out of the subcontinent so I was a bit worried about the logistics etc but luck favours the brave and I got a very experienced and talented local guide cum tour operator who took care of all the visitors perfectly.
Both the groups enjoyed watching birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles and landscapes of Costa Rica without a single glitch in the trip.

One can see birds anywhere, any time of the day and without binoculars as well. It was 50 percent feeder photography and 50 percent in the forest. Used multi flash set up also for hummingbirds and bats and did macro photography of amphibians as well.

A must do destination for every birder who can afford it. No visa requirements for people having a US visa otherwise one has to get a Costa Rican Visa. Tourist friendly country with various food options for non-vegetarian people and Rajma Chawal (Gallo Pinto) for vegetarians. I have finished

my quota of Rajma Chawal for next one year. Spanish is the main language there and very few people in hotels can speak English. Spotted 386 species of birds, 18 species of Mammals and 22 species of Reptiles and Amphibians. Didn’t get time to process the pics. Almost 500 good pics per day was average during the trip.

Rajesh Panwar – Avian Trails

India,

March 2023