The Boca Tapada and Maquenque area, in Costa Rica's remote northern Caribbean lowlands near the Nicaraguan border, is the most reliable place to see the great green macaw, a huge and endangered macaw restricted to this region. Rainforest eco-lodges protect the mountain almond trees the macaws depend on, giving close views as the birds feed and fly. The nesting season from December to May concentrates the macaws and offers the best sightings.
The Boca Tapada and Maquenque area, in Costa Rica's remote northern Caribbean lowlands near the Nicaraguan border, is the most reliable place to see the great green macaw, a huge and endangered macaw restricted to this region. Rainforest eco-lodges protect the mountain almond trees the macaws depend on, giving close views as the birds feed and fly. The nesting season from December to May concentrates the macaws and offers the best sightings.
Up to 82% sighting chance in Boca Tapada (Maquenque), Costa Rica. Best months: January, February, March.
The great green macaw, a huge endangered macaw whose Costa Rican stronghold is these northern Caribbean lowlands.
The great green macaw ranges into Panama near the Costa Rican border, but Boca Tapada and Maquenque offer far more reliable, protected viewing at lodges.
The nesting season from December to May, when the macaws concentrate around fruiting mountain almond trees.
By road into the remote Boca Tapada area from San Carlos or La Fortuna, staying at a rainforest eco-lodge such as Maquenque or Laguna del Lagarto.
