Tour
Costa Rica: Photo Tour
Run by Tropical Birding · 15 days · Up to 6 people · Jan–Apr
About
A 15-day bird photography tour for six participants plus leader, using feeder setups and blinds including the Laguna del Lagarto king vulture hide, Cope's garden in Guápiles, the Tárcoles River boat, dry Pacific lodges and the Talamanca highlands.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | In season |
| Feb | In season |
| Mar | In season |
| Apr | In season |
| May | Outside the window |
| Jun | Outside the window |
| Jul | Outside the window |
| Aug | Outside the window |
| Sep | Outside the window |
| Oct | Outside the window |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 January
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 05:44 | Night |
| 05:44 | 06:02 | Blue hour |
| 06:02 | 06:28 | Golden hour |
| 06:28 | 07:31 | Soft |
| 07:31 | 09:34 | Medium |
| 09:34 | 13:59 | Harsh |
| 13:59 | 16:02 | Medium |
| 16:02 | 17:05 | Soft |
| 17:05 | 17:31 | Golden hour |
| 17:31 | 17:48 | Blue hour |
| 17:48 | 24:00 | Night |
3 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan (window) | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.1 h | 4.5 h |
| Feb (window) | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.2 h |
| Mar (window) | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 5.8 h |
| Apr (window) | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 6.1 h |
| May | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.5 h | 6.1 h |
| Jun | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 6.0 h |
| Jul | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 6.1 h |
| Aug | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 6.1 h |
| Sep | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 5.9 h |
| Oct | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.6 h | 5.4 h |
| Nov | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 4.0 h | 4.7 h |
| Dec | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.3 h | 4.2 h |
The trip
- Length
- 15 days
- Group size
- Up to 6 people
- Led by
- Not stated
- Route
- Starts and ends in San José
- Language
- English
Route
- Sarapiquí
- Laguna del Lagarto
- Guápiles (Cope's)
- Arenal
- Bijagua
- Tárcoles River
- Talamanca highlands
What the price covers
- Hide fee: Yes
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding
- Baiting
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Costa Rica time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| JanIn season | 06:02– | 17:05– | 11h 36m11 h 36 min | 59° |
| FebIn season | 06:00– | 17:17– | 11h 49m11 h 49 min | 68° |
| MarIn season | 05:47– | 17:20– | 12h 4m12 h 4 min | 78° |
| AprIn season | 05:30– | 17:19– | 12h 21m12 h 21 min | 90° |
| May | 05:19– | 17:21– | 12h 35m12 h 35 min | 81° |
| Jun | 05:20– | 17:28– | 12h 42m12 h 42 min | 77° |
| Jul | 05:27– | 17:33– | 12h 39m12 h 39 min | 79° |
| Aug | 05:31– | 17:26– | 12h 27m12 h 27 min | 86° |
| Sep | 05:30– | 17:09– | 12h 11m12 h 11 min | 83° |
| Oct | 05:29– | 16:52– | 11h 54m11 h 54 min | 71° |
| Nov | 05:35– | 16:42– | 11h 40m11 h 40 min | 61° |
| Dec | 05:49– | 16:48– | 11h 33m11 h 33 min | 57° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026