The premier birding lodge in Costa Rica, Rancho Naturalista is among the finest in Central America. There are plentiful hummingbirds on the large, open upstairs balcony where you can view the distant smoking volcano. Over 430 species of birds have been recorded in our private forest reserve and within the local area. You can hike and bird the trails on your own and excellent guides are available. They will maximize your birding experience and can guide the beginning birdwatcher as well as the experienced birder.

At Rancho Naturalista the atmosphere is warm and relaxed, and the staff are friendly and welcoming. This comfortable lodge is famous for its excellent food, well prepared, and made with the best fresh local ingredients. The weather is almost perfect year-round, not too hot and not too cold. Rancho Naturalista is a wonderful getaway for bird watchers, hikers, photographers and naturalists. Make Rancho Naturalista the highlight of your trip to Costa Rica!



On this website you will find information regarding the lodge, the local area, the birds and the many other activities available at Rancho Naturalista. If you have any questions that are not answered by this website please do not hesitate to fill in the contact form.

Visit Rancho Naturalista in the Green Season

• Escape your hot climate for cool Costa Rica

• Fewer birders means:
  a) Better room selection
  b) More personalized attention
  c) Birds more easily seen

• Lower rates.

• If rain does fall; it usually falls in the afternoon or during the night.