Visit Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge In La Fortuna, Costa Rica

There is so much more to do in the Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna area that a few days is just not enough!

From December to February you can see hundreds of migratory birds who stop here to feed. They take a stopover in this area in search of lagoons where they can eat the plants and the small fish. Sunset Tours, Desafio and Canoa Aventura are great tour operators that offer an amazing tour by boat in this region.

Whichever you choose make sure to book your tickets early. It is also a good idea to stay in a hotel with a centric location this will make it easier for the tour operator to pick you up.

Most of the tours offer guides that will show you everything there is to see.

Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge: The beautiful place is the 3rd biggest wetland on earth, it is abundant with plants, small fish and other wildlife. It is formed from the overflow of two rivers, the Rio Frio River and the smaller Monica River. There is plenty of water to go around until the dry season when the wet marshes dry up, staying dry until the rainy season begins again in May.

There is plenty of water to go around until the dry season when the wet marshes dry up, staying dry until the rainy season begins again in May. Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge is the heart of a new UNESCO biosphere reserve named "Water And Peace." A biosphere reserve is an area of great natural wealth.

Why would you want to visit it? The main reason to visit Cano Negro is because it hosts hundreds of migratory birds that gather to feast on the natural riches of this place. These birds fly from North America all the way to South America and they stop here to rest and feed. Some birds you will see here are Ibis, Cormorants, several species of Storks, Herons, Roseate Spoonbills, American Widgeon, blue winged Teal, tree ducks, snail kite and the Nicaraguan Grackle.

Undoubtedly, this place is a bird-watchers paradise!

NOTE: There are no public facilities like hotels so it would be better not to come on your own. Always wear comfortable clothes because it's really hot. Don't forget your mosquito repellent, camera and bottled water.

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