Lodge

Laguna del Lagarto Lodge

Run by Laguna del Lagarto Lodge · all year

In season nowOutside protected areasUnverified

About

Long-running rainforest lodge (open since 1992) on about 500 ha near the Nicaraguan border, known among bird photographers for its king vulture hide and covered feeding platforms for toucans, aracaris, tanagers and honeycreepers. Great green macaws are seen from the grounds. Used as a base by several photo tour companies.

Open months

Laguna del Lagarto Lodge by month
Month	Presence
Jan	In season
Feb	In season
Mar	In season
Apr	In season
May	In season
Jun	In season
Jul	In season
Aug	In season
Sep	In season
Oct	In season
Nov	In season
Dec	In season

Light on 15 November

Clear sky

Light through the day, 15 November, local time, America/Costa_Rica
From	To	Light
00:00	05:19	Night
05:19	05:36	Blue hour
05:36	06:02	Golden hour
06:02	07:03	Soft
07:03	09:03	Medium
09:03	13:40	Harsh
13:40	15:39	Medium
15:39	16:41	Soft
16:41	17:07	Golden hour
17:07	17:24	Blue hour
17:24	24:00	Night

2.9 hours of golden and soft light.

Light by month

Hours a day

Light mix by month, hours a day, under a clear sky
Month	Golden hour	Soft	Medium	Harsh
Jan (window)	0.9 h	2.1 h	4.1 h	4.4 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 (window)	0.9 h	2.0 h	3.5 h	6.1 h
Jun (window)	0.9 h	2.0 h	3.6 h	6.1 h
Jul (window)	0.9 h	2.0 h	3.6 h	6.1 h
Aug (window)	0.8 h	1.9 h	3.4 h	6.1 h
Sep (window)	0.8 h	1.9 h	3.4 h	5.9 h
Oct (window)	0.8 h	1.9 h	3.6 h	5.4 h
Nov (window)	0.9 h	2.1 h	4.0 h	4.6 h
Dec (window)	0.9 h	2.1 h	4.3 h	4.1 h

The lodge

Distance: Unknown
Lens: Unknown
Language: English
Species nearby: King vulture, Great green macaw, Keel-billed toucan, Collared aracari, Montezuma oropendola and Red-legged honeycreeper

For photographers

Hides on site: Yes
Photo vehicles: Unknown
Power and charging: Unknown
Internet: Unknown

What the price covers

Included: Not stated

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).

Light by month at Laguna del Lagarto Lodge, in Costa Rica time
Month	Golden hour		Daylight	Sun at noon
Month	Morning golden hour	Evening golden hour	Daylight	Sun at noon
Jan	06:03–06:29	17:03–17:30	11h 34m11 h 34 min	58°
Feb	06:00–06:26	17:16–17:41	11h 48m11 h 48 min	67°
Mar	05:47–06:12	17:20–17:44	12h 4m12 h 4 min	77°
Apr	05:29–05:54	17:20–17:44	12h 22m12 h 22 min	89°
May	05:18–05:44	17:22–17:48	12h 37m12 h 37 min	82°
Jun	05:19–05:45	17:29–17:56	12h 45m12 h 45 min	77°
Jul	05:26–05:52	17:34–18:00	12h 41m12 h 41 min	79°
Aug	05:30–05:56	17:27–17:52	12h 28m12 h 28 min	87°
Sep	05:30–05:54	17:09–17:34	12h 11m12 h 11 min	82°
Oct	05:29–05:54	16:51–17:16	11h 54m11 h 54 min	71°
Nov	05:36–06:02	16:41–17:07	11h 38m11 h 38 min	61°
Dec	05:50–06:17	16:47–17:13	11h 30m11 h 30 min	56°

Getting there

Nearest airport: Unknown

Sources

Sources not statedConfidence unknownChecked Oct 2026

Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026