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Los Quetzales National Park and Coope-Dota Coffee Experience
1 day
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Parque National Los Quetzales, Parc, San Gerardo de Dota Costa Rica
The always elusive Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) spends most of his life migrating looking for his favorite meal – wild avocados fruits – among other species. On our highland birding and coffee expedition, we will meet with a local expert who knows when and where the Quetzals are any time of the year. As we explore Los Quetzales National Park – one can see the ways the surrounding villages have respected this magnificent place.
Our guides will pick you up from your accommodation at 4:00 am, our first stop will be San Isidro del General (one and half hour drive away) to drink a quick coffee and have a light snack. Our day starts bright and early as the best time to reach Los Quetzales National Park is before 7:00 am. We want you to have the best opportunities to observe and photograph this unique, beautiful bird. Once we had accomplished our mission we will drive or walk back to Mirador los Quetzales Sanctuary for more birding and some hummingbird feeders action.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Cafetería Coopedota, 226, San José Province, Santa María District, Dota, Costa Rica
After our Quetzal Birding mission accomplished, we will drive to the well known Costa Rican coffee town of Santa Maria de Dota, where we will have pre arrange a unique coffee experience for you, designed specifically as an opportunity to navigate into the secrets of coffee and discover new sensations in a specialized tasting of COOPEDOTA coffees. Learning to identify the characteristics that make a coffee ... a world class coffee, as well as the benefits and qualities that each batch has during the cupping process.
Duration: 3 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Parque National Los Quetzales, Parc, San Gerardo de Dota Costa Rica
The always elusive Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) spends most of his life migrating looking for his favorite meal – wild avocados fruits – among other species. On our highland birding and coffee expedition, we will meet with a local expert who knows when and where the Quetzals are any time of the year. As we explore Los Quetzales National Park – one can see the ways the surrounding villages have respected this magnificent place.
Our guides will pick you up from your accommodation at 4:00 am, our first stop will be San Isidro del General (one and half hour drive away) to drink a quick coffee and have a light snack. Our day starts bright and early as the best time to reach Los Quetzales National Park is before 7:00 am. We want you to have the best opportunities to observe and photograph this unique, beautiful bird. Once we had accomplished our mission we will drive or walk back to Mirador los Quetzales Sanctuary for more birding and some hummingbird feeders action.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Cafetería Coopedota, 226, San José Province, Santa María District, Dota, Costa Rica
After our Quetzal Birding mission accomplished, we will drive to the well known Costa Rican coffee town of Santa Maria de Dota, where we will have pre arrange a unique coffee experience for you, designed specifically as an opportunity to navigate into the secrets of coffee and discover new sensations in a specialized tasting of COOPEDOTA coffees. Learning to identify the characteristics that make a coffee ... a world class coffee, as well as the benefits and qualities that each batch has during the cupping process.
Duration: 3 hours
Included
- Use of our ATX or BTX Swarovski Spotting Scopes to capture HD videos and photos.
- Breakfast - Coffee or Tea, Fresh Fruit Juice, Traditional "Gallo Pinto" Costa Rican Breakfast (Rice & Beans, Fried Plantains, Eggs and Tortillas), Americano or Continental Breakfast included.
- Lunch - A delicious traditional Costa Rican "Casado" will be included.
- Coope Dota Kaffeína Lover (Tour + Tasting) included
- Private A/C 4x4 round trip transportation from Manuel Antonio and Quepos Hotels included
- You and your guide will team up with a local expert who knows exactly where to find the Quetzal Bird
- Activity led by a Costa Rica Tourism Board Certified Guide
- Entry/Admission - Parque National Los Quetzales
- Entry/Admission - Cafetería Coopedota
Not included
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
55%
Original
50%
Food
15%
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