2025 Phoenix Landing EcoTour to Costa Rica
Photos by Angie Yeung, CELLTEI
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February 15th - February 27th
$3,500 per person, double occupancy Interested in learning more about wild parrots while also supporting conservation? This might be just the trip for you! The price includes a $250 tax deductible charitable donation, with this donation going towards the parrot conservation groups visited on the trip, like the Macaw Recovery Network. To register, email us at [email protected] |
Costa Rica is home to the endangered and very special Great Green Macaw; as well as scarlet macaws, red lored Amazons, red fronted and olive chinned parakeets (known to us as conures ), and the white capped pionus. Sometimes we can spot Mealy Amazons, sulfur winged parakeets, and brown hooded parrots.
The Republic of Costa Rica in Central America is known for its incredible biodiversity. The people, known to themselves as “Ticos,” have elected to honor and protect their native lands and animals through their laws and national parks. This desire to respect nature and its many species is now embedded in their culture. The population has a 97% literacy rate because they also highly value education, a decently paid workforce, and a stable democracy. It is an amazing country, a global model in many ways. In 2017, National Geographic named Costa Rica as the happiest country in the world. Pura Vida, literally meaning pure life, is a common phrase amongst the Ticos.
Costa Rica is also geographically interesting because it borders the Caribbean Sea to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Between shores, there are mountains, and active volcanoes, and a quarter of the central area is comprised of protected jungles. It has a year-round tropical climate, with wet and dry seasons. Ecotourism is a major industry in Costa Rica for good reason, and it remains one of the safest countries in Latin America for travel. English is widely spoken.
Costa Rica is also geographically interesting because it borders the Caribbean Sea to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Between shores, there are mountains, and active volcanoes, and a quarter of the central area is comprised of protected jungles. It has a year-round tropical climate, with wet and dry seasons. Ecotourism is a major industry in Costa Rica for good reason, and it remains one of the safest countries in Latin America for travel. English is widely spoken.
February 15 -18Arrive in San José and spend the night at the Hotel Bougainvillea. Depart on the 16th for Ara Ambigua, Sarapiquí. Will include visits to a hummingbird garden, Pierella's Garden, and time with the Macaw Recovery Network.
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February 19 - 21Private boat transfer to Tortuguero on the 19th, for a stay at the Laguna Lodge. There will be bird watching and a visit to the Tortuguero National Park where we will see monkeys, sloths, reptiles, and water birds, in addition to parrots.
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February 21 - 24Transfer to Cachagua Rain Forest, with a best pineapple tour along the way. Safari float tour and night walks. Chachagua is a rainforest, with a different variety of plants and animals than other places on the trip. Also an opportunity for additional options: Zip Line, Sloth Park or Fortuna Waterfall
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February 24 - 26Transfer to Hotel Punta Leona. Visit to Mirador Cinchona where there are amazing hummingbirds and songirds. Next, a Boat Safari on the Tarcoles River. Visit to the Carara National Park, then an afternoon to enjoy the beach followed by a Sunset Farewell Dinner
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February 27Return to San José with a stop at the Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center before returning to the San José International airport (SJO)
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In Summary The trip is limited to 10 participants, both to maximize fun as well as comfort. Everyone will be able to ride in one vehicle and enjoy this beautiful country and its wildlife in ease.
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NOT INCLUDED: International airfare, to San José airport (SJO), alcoholic beverages, some gratuities for our primary guide who will accompany us on the whole trip, housekeepers and bellboys, bottled water during transfers, and any other meals and beverages not included in the itinerary. Attached is the itinerary prepared by the tour company, Tropical Trace.
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To get a registration form which includes the required deposit and payment plan, email us at [email protected]