The best time to see a wide variety of birds is during the green season - May to November - but dress for rain which usually fall in late afternoon and early evenings. Average green season temperature is 72°F.

La Merced National Wildlife Refuge - La Merced CBC Site - Southern Pacific Zone - La Merced National Wildlife Refuge is home of a great variety of birds. 310 species of birds have been spotted in the refuge and surrounding habitats. Since 1971 the conservation of diverse natural habitats found in the Refuge, has attracted many birds, mammals, insects and reptiles, who have found in the refuge a sanctuary for feeding and reproduction in the rainforest, wetlands and mangroves. The trails crossing different habitats, give you the opportunity to observe a great number of species of birds maximizing your birding experience in Costa Rica.

Esquinas Rainforest Lodge - Southern Pacific Zone Golfito - Esquinas Rainforest Lodge is a tropical paradise in the remote jungle of Southern Costa Rica, surrounded by the untouched wilderness of new Piedras Blancas National Park. The array of interesting birds, including parrots and toucans, is stunning (over 200 species have been counted including the famous Black-cheeked Ant-Tanager).