Laguna de Lagarto Lodge

Introduction

Laguna de Lagarto Lodge is a very remote rustic ecolodge in the extreme Northeast of Costa Rica. Laguna de Lagarto Lodge is one of the best places in Costa Rica for bird photography. No other place offers the quality of setups for great birdphotography os some of the most spectacular birds of Costa Rica. Including 3 species of toucans, the spectacular King Vulture and many more…

Facilities

Laguna de Lagarto Lodge offers 20 small basic clean rooms with private bathroom and air-conditioning. All have a small porch with relaxing chair and / or hammock.  The restaurant serves simple well prepared local Costa Rica dishes buffet-style and there is a well-stocked bar. Free Wi-Fi is available in the reception / restaurant area. Laguna de Lagarto Lodge is famous for its great bird photography setups and King Vulture Hide, The lodge also has an extensive trail system giving access to primary and secondary rainforest and there are some ponds where you can peddle for free using one of the the lodges kanoes.  

Birding and wildlife attractions

417 species of birds have been recorded in Laguna de Lagarto Lodge and surroundings according to Ebird. The typical birds of the Caribbean lowlands can be expected here with many colorful species like toucans, trogons, oropendolas, parrots and macaws. Many birds are easy to see from the restaurant area is in the surrounding trees and at the fruit feeders. Especially for bird photography Laguna de Lagarto Lodge is a spectacular place thanks to the great photography opportunities that are offered at the well setup fruit feeders where many iconic rainforest species can be seen from close by at eye level and with smooth background. Besides that Laguna de Lagarto Lodge offers unique King Vulture photography at their hide.

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Target species

  • Great Green Macaw: this critically endangered large parrot is relatively common in Laguna de Lagarto Lodge more or less from October until May. They are often seen flying over in noisy couples or foraging in the giant Wild Almond trees.
  • King Vulture: King Vulture is a spectacular bird and Laguna de Lagarto Lodge is the best place to see and photograph it from up close from their unique King Vulture Hide.
  • Toucans: 3 species of toucans (Keel-billed Toucan, Collared Aracari and Yellow-throated Toucan) are common around Laguna de Lagarto Lodge and show up regularry ath the bird feeders
  • Central American Pygmy Owl: this tiny little owl is often around in the garden of Laguna de Lagarto Lodge. Their monotonous calls are characteristic…ask the local guides where to look for them…they would be happy to help.
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