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EL COPAL
190 ha of protected forest & over 380 bird species identified!
According to the Ornithologist Association, one of the best spots for birdwatching!
Over 380 birdspecies have been identified in the forest of El Copal Reserve, making it a paradise for birdwatchers. It is part of a biological corridor between Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park and La Amistad International Park. The community shares their traditional activities like sugar cane cultivation, cattle raising and making “tapa de dulce”, the native hard brown sugar. The lodge, powered by solar energy, is great for birdwatchers, hikers or student groups.
El Copal Reserve and its nature trails…
We offer guided trekking tours along the 5400 m. nature trails, such as:
Every pathway offers the opportunity to meet and admire the diversity of fauna and flora, as well as the transition between the different sorts of rainforest in the Reserve. The walking tours include a naturalist or local guide, who will help you identify several plants, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, birds and insects, and will tell you about Costa Rican natural history, the local community, and its environmental projects.
Accommodation:
5 rooms with bunk beds and shared bathrooms. 20 person capacity.
Other Services:
- Solar energy
- Traditional meals at beautiful restaurant with views of the forest
- Meeting room
- Hiking & Birdwatching trails
- Agro-eco tours
Click here for more information on the farmer's Association. |
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| Rural Birding in Costa Rica! | | Hiking | | One Day Tour | | |
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El Copal Rural Escape (2D/1N)
Without transportation
Day 1 Visit cattle farm & learn about the biodigestor. Rainforest Hike at El Copal Reserve, one of the most impressive forests to view exotic birds in Central America. Lunch, dinner & overnight at El Copal Lodge, double room.
Day 2 Breakfast at El Copal. Morning birding tour at El Copal Reserve or take a swim at Pejibaye River.
Local guide in Juanilama doesn't speak English. If you need a local bilingual guide add $65.00 / per day / per group.
Optional Tour:
Pejibaye River rafting $85.00 per person.
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El Copal Paseo One Day Tour
El Copal Paseo One Day Tour will bring you closer to Costa Rican rural life, its green mountains, sugar mills, forests, rivers, waterfalls! El Copal Reserve, 2 hours away from San José, is of great ecological interest as it is part of the biological corridor between the Tapantí National Park, La Amistad National Park, and Macizo de la Muerte National Park.
On the way to el Copal, pass by Orosi Valley. Once in El Copal, Visit a cattle farm and biodigestor and meet local farmers, who have lived their entire life in this community. They will entertain you with some local anecdotes and you can enjoy a swim in the natural pools nearby. After savoring a delicious typical lunch in El Copal, you will learn about the conservation efforts of El Copal Conservation and Development Association. Those in search of a physically active experience will end the day hiking the La Mariposa trail.
Included: Round trip transfer by jeep or tractor from Taus to El Copal, sugar mill, cattle farm, biodigestor. Chat about El Copal, snack, 1 lunch, entrance to the Reserve, local guide. |
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El Copal One-Day Birding Tour
Depart early in the morning to El Copal, near Tapantí National Park. At El Humo, take a tractor ride to the entrance of El Copal, where your birding tour starts on the El Trapiche Trail, where you will see amazingly beautiful rareties, such as the Snowcap, Lovely Cotinga, Scale Antpitta, White-collared Manakin - 21 species of Tanagers are not uncommon here. Have a break at the lodge to enjoy a delicious lunch, to continue birding on open spaces. Simply, there is no other place in Costa Rica as rich as El Copal Lodge for birds. Enjoy this hidden gem!
Included: Birding guide, round trip tractor or jeep ride from taus to el Copal, lunch, entrance fee to El Copal Trails.
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El Copal Birdwatching Experience! 2D/1N
Simply no better place for birdwatching!
Day 1 Meet your expert birdwatching guide at Pejibaye de Cartago. Breakfast with a local family. Spend the morning & afternoon birding at El Copal Reserve. Amazingly beautiful rareties are combined in this area, such as Snowcap, Lovely Cotinga, Scale Antpitta, White-collared Manakin. At dinner, learn about El Copal’s conservation association. (All meals included). Overnight at El Copal
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Day 2 The sun is out by 5:00am and some birds are active a bit earlier. A tall canopy forest hike with your guide is followed by breakfast and continue birding on open spaces. Lunch at midday and back in the forest. Breakfast & lunch included. |
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