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Costa Rica Bird Waching San Jose Day Trip: Zoo Ave.
By ExploreCostaRica.com Staff
Oct 2, 2007, 14:25

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Costa Rica Bird Waching San Jose Day Trip: Zoo Ave

If you’re a bird-watcher... this is a must see. Dozens of scarlet macaws, owls, majestic raptors, several different species of toucans, and a host of brilliantly colored birds from Costa Rica and around the world, make this one exciting place to visit. Bird-watching enthusiasts will be able to get a closer look at birds they might have seen in the wild.

There are also large iguana, deer, tapir, puma, reptile and monkey exhibits. There are free roaming Peacocks that strut they’re stuff. Bring a picnic lunch and a camera and spend the day. Zoo Ave. houses only injured, donated, or confiscated animals. It takes about 2 hours to walk the paths and visit all the exhibits.

Zoo Ave.
Open: Daily 9am-5pm
Location: La Garita, Alajuela
Transportation: Catch one of the frequent Alajuela buses on Av. 2 between calles 12 and 14. In Alajuela, transfer to a bus for Atenas and get off at Zoo Ave. before you get to La Garita. Fare is 55˘
Phone: 506-433-8989
Admission: $15 adults, $4 children under 12

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San Jose, the Capital of Costa Rica, is the hub of all transportation in Costa Rica. For that reason, it is usually the first place you will visit while in Costa Rica. It lies between three Costa Rica volcanoes. There is a large variety of Costa Rica hotels, parks, restaurants and attractions for visitors. The first thing noticed about San Jose is the local friendliness. The city is set up on a pretty logical grid system. When on foot and touring the capital, Costa Ricans, also known as Ticos, are always willing to lend a hand with directions. Always remember though, locals use landmarks not street names for directions, and if you just can't figure out where you are, find a local church. Every church in Costa Rica faces west. While in the Capital, you have access to the best public transportation in all of Central America.  

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