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Birding Costa Rica reviews

Birders have been writing home about their trips with us since 2006.

Birding Costa Rica is a special branch of My Costa Rica, so every birding trip is planned, booked and looked after by the same team in San José. These are our travellers' words, on Tripadvisor, Google, Shopper Approved and the BBB.

Jason Bateman, Founder and CEO
Jason Bateman
Founder and CEO
Lorena Guillén, Vice President
Lorena Guillén
Vice President
María José Brenes, Human Resources
María José Brenes
Human Resources
Zully Varela, Accounting Lead
Zully Varela
Accounting Lead
Diana González, Reservations Lead
Diana González
Reservations Lead
Kendall Jiménez, Product Lead
Kendall Jiménez
Product Lead
Juan Soto, Costa Rica Specialist
Juan Soto
Costa Rica Specialist
Daniel Vargas, Costa Rica Specialist
Daniel Vargas
Costa Rica Specialist
Raquel Abarca, Costa Rica Specialist
Raquel Abarca
Costa Rica Specialist
Kristy Segura, Costa Rica Specialist
Kristy Segura
Costa Rica Specialist
Danna Valenciano, Costa Rica Specialist
Danna Valenciano
Costa Rica Specialist
Chris Diaz, Costa Rica Specialist
Chris Diaz
Costa Rica Specialist
MYCOSTARICA
Edwin Salas, Costa Rica Specialist
Edwin Salas
Costa Rica Specialist
David Barquero, Costa Rica Specialist
David Barquero
Costa Rica Specialist
Kathleen González, Concierge Manager
Kathleen González
Concierge Manager
Natalia Chaves, Concierge
Natalia Chaves
Concierge
Maikel Navarro, Reservations Agent
Maikel Navarro
Reservations Agent
Kevin González, Product Specialist
Kevin González
Product Specialist
Owen Zamora, Accounting Assistant
Owen Zamora
Accounting Assistant

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262Public reviews that talk about the birds
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Birding trips

What birders say about travelling with us

Our travellers have left over 1,200 five-star reviews on TripAdvisor and Google, and since 2006 262 of all our public reviews have been about the birds. These are some of the ones written after a birding trip, in the reviewer's own words, as they wrote them on TripAdvisor, Google, Shopper Approved and BBB.

Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“Our guide, Carlos, kept in touch with his son, also a guide, looking for quetzals and we found our elusive Resplendent Quetzal due to Carlos's diligence.”
HowieS30 May 2023

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Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“The Scarlett Macaw and the Resplendent Quetzal were 2 of our target birds and we got both along with 182 species and 118 new birds to add to our life list!”
deenier201418 April 2018

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Google
★★★★★
“Because of their incredible professionalism, accommodating service, and awesome attention to detail, we identified 347 new "life" birds.”
Bill Norrid26 June 2022

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Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“We visited 4 locales: Sarapiqui, Arenal, Jaco, and San Gerado de Dota where we saw more than 220 species of birds including Quetzals at San Gerado.”
Burr B.10 May 2022

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Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“The bird guides at Rancho were absolutely stellar (Mercedes, Fabian and also Harry came with us too first afternoon).”
John5 October 2024

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Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“They also understand birding travel versus other types of travel and found lodges that catered to birding.”
jprentice20176 May 2017

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Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“This year My Costa Rica assisted me in planning my fourth birding tour to Costa Rica.”
bsweettours30 March 2019

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Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“We came to Costa Rica because my husband is a bird watcher ... and we were delighted to find that Abel was also passionate about birds, and he gave us a great experience showing us all the different birds as he drove us to our destinations!”
Judy W.7 September 2023

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All our reviews

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33 Tripadvisor reviews, newest first. Scroll to read them all.

22 Google reviews, newest first. Scroll to read them all.

18 BBB reviews, newest first. Scroll to read them all.

27 Shopper Approved reviews, newest first. Scroll to read them all.

1 review in Spanish.

Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“You won't regret it, everything will be handle and they are available 24/7.”
Mireya M.23 October 2026
BBB
★★★★★
“I used My Costa Rica to plan a family trip over the winter holiday. My planning was last minute but they were still able to book me stays at amazing hotels and put together an itinerary full of things to do.”
Julie D.9 October 2026
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“Lorena guided us through the planning stages, creating a custom made package to suit our needs and budget then Kathleen and the concierge team continued to look after us in the lead up to and during our trip.”
Eleanor L. · Truro, United Kingdom6 October 2026
Planned with Lorena and Kathleen
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“They stayed in touch throughout entire trip. The travel org booked our tours for ATV, ziplining, culture tour and sunset cruise and all local travel.”
Paul P. · New Jersey22 September 2026
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“Our entire trip felt catered to our family and we cannot stop raving about our accommodations and excursions.”
Micharri P.10 September 2026
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“The package they put together was perfect and addressed all the factors I wanted.”
Andrew S.1 September 2026
Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“Los taxis eran todos en hora, los hoteles muy bien eligidos para nuestro viaje familial. Gracias a todo el equipo.”
Robert · República Dominicana / Francia30 August 2026
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“They were really flexible when we wanted to change a few things when we first got an itinerary. They worked with us to plan a great trip.”
Ian K. · Canada24 August 2026
Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“They helped us so much to make our experience amazing, fun, and unforgettable!”
Joshua M.19 August 2026
Google
★★★★★
“They took care of everything and were so helpful at walking us through the process.”
Casey12 August 2026
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“We told them what we wanted and they crafted an itinerary specific to what we envisioned for our honeymoon.”
Clare W.11 August 2026
BBB
★★★★★
“Everything from hotels to transport was comfortable and enjoyable. Their suggestions and planned itinerary were perfect. No matter when I needed them they responded within minutes.”
Hayden B.6 August 2026
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“I have worked with Jason Bateman all four times and the trips have been everything we could’ve wanted.”
Beverly B.4 August 2026
Planned with Jason
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“Kathleen took over from there and gave us great information and tips leading up to the trip. Everything was seamless from our arrival to our departure and each and every tour guide, driver, hotel employee was friendly and knowledgeable.”
Rebecca K. · Colora, Maryland1 August 2026
Planned with Kathleen
Google
★★★★★
“From the planning stages (Jason Bateman) through payment stages, and then the execution of the 10 day trip they planned, things couldn’t have gone better.”
Dan R.31 July 2026
Planned with Jason
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“I highly recommend especially if you’ve never been and feel overwhelmed with all the activities and different locations. Lorena really new what was going to work for our families interests.”
Kristine K.24 July 2026
Planned with Lorena
Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“Communications before and during our vacation were timely and informative.”
Joe M. · Texas, United States20 July 2026
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“They helped book all of our hotels, private transportation and excursions that we wanted while remaining within our budget.”
Ramona A.16 July 2026
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“They were 100% responsive with our requests, flexible on the changes and budget in a very professional way.”
Claudio · Israel15 July 2026
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“Juan and Kathleen were my main contacts and are both great! I worked with Juan as he created the perfect itinerary, while Kathleen & her team followed up to make sure that we were taken care of after booking and during the trip.”
Karin B. · San Diego, California13 July 2026
Planned with Juan and Kathleen
BBB
★★★★★
“Everything was well planned, seamlessly executed, and perfectly matched to what we wanted out of our trip.”
Madison B.8 July 2026
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“The team takes the time to ensure that we are happy with every aspect of the itinerary and is always attentive to our needs.”
Karine G.24 June 2026
Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“We had an amazing experience from the planning process and throughout our trip!”
Sherri W. · Pennsylvania, United States17 June 2026
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“It was easy to communicate with our booking agent about what we wanted to see and do while we were there.”
Maria P. · Atlanta, Georgia15 June 2026
Google
★★★★★
“Because of Jason Bateman, I am planning another trip, which I am now working on with Juan Soto for a trip in 2027.”
Tracey O.12 June 2026
Planned with Jason and Juan
Google
★★★★★
“We wanted to enjoy the beach and the adventures inland, so we were setup with 2 different hotels, multiple excursions and transportation everywhere in between. All transport arrived on time or early which was a bonus!”
Kassidy S.12 June 2026
Google
★★★★★
“I gave them the basics of what we were looking for and they took it from there to plan, schedule, and book lodging, transportation, and activities.”
Cassie C.7 June 2026
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“From start to finish (from planning months ahead to arriving at the airport for our departure), everyone we worked with was so helpful and ensured that all of our preferences and specific requests were built into the itinerary.”
Kim K. · Plano, Texas2 June 2026
Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“Kathleen was our primary contact and communicated timely information so we knew exactly what was going to happen and when.”
Tom M.29 May 2026
Planned with Kathleen
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“They helped this trip be the most amazing adventure I've ever experienced.”
Vivian S.28 May 2026
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“They integrated all of the activities we wanted to do, planned an amazing itinerary and set us up with drivers to take us to all of our destinations around the country.”
Kelsey T.28 May 2026
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“All of our drivers were friendly and very eager to share their beautiful country.”
Arlene B. · Monrovia, California26 May 2026
Google
★★★★★
“Great communication, great people, great recommendations. It made for an unforgettable and easy trip.”
Evan G.26 May 2026
Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“The drivers were all friendly and informative, the nature guides were excellent, we loved the accommodations that the agency chose.”
Laura · Colorado, United States20 May 2026
Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“They were very fast and helpful to answer questions when we had them. Would definitely recommend.”
Kyle20 May 2026
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“MyCostaRica arranged all of that for us with wonderful drivers and knowledgeable wildlife guides.”
Laura K. · Arvada, Colorado19 May 2026
Google
★★★★★
“Everything was customized exactly the way we envisioned, and every detail was handled seamlessly.”
Kelly H.18 May 2026
Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“Everything on our trip was fabulous! All transfers, pick ups, guides and check ins were easy and flawless!”
Trish K. · Idaho, United States13 May 2026
Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“Great customer service and flexibility to customize the vacation experience.”
Dan S. · Minnesota, United States12 May 2026
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“The travel company did a great job putting together a trip with our interests.”
Melissa12 May 2026
BBB
★★★★★
“Everything exceeded my expectations from the luxurious hotels to every excursion!!”
Pam P.12 May 2026
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“They did an amazing job- all of our private transfers from the airport and between hotels were prompt and very informative.”
Jodi L.11 May 2026
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“We felt confident all of our rides, hotel stays, and tours would be ready for us.”
Michelle M.8 May 2026
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“They truly listened to us, understood what we were looking for, and planned every detail perfectly.”
Morgan J.8 May 2026
Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“The hotel selections were excellent, and the team was so easy to deal with.”
Jo · Alberta, Canada5 May 2026
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“Your drivers were prompt and helpful, and we truly appreciated the private transport over a large tour bus.”
Cathie · Franklin, Tennessee30 April 2026
Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“Both Jason and Juan were amazing to work with. They were very knowledgeable and personable.”
Linda · California, United States26 April 2026
Planned with Jason and Juan
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“They were so easy to work with and took the time to understand our vision for our vacation.”
Courtney F.12 April 2026
Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“We had an amazing vacation! Thank you for being so accommodating with our last minute plans!”
Rich H. · New Hampshire, United States11 April 2026
Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“Every activity and experience was just as they planned. The drivers were right on time, the jet skiing, the river rafting, the all-inclusive hotel was better than expected.”
Darrin P. · Idaho, United States9 April 2026
BBB
★★★★★
“Everything went as planned and made lots of memories from the jungle to the beach.”
Megin Z.8 April 2026
Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“It was wonderful from start to finish. They arranged rides and transfers to each destination so we didn't have to navigate roads or drive.”
AZfamily · Arizona, United States6 April 2026
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“The staff communicated well throughout the process of planning, taking time to educate me on the options for locations to visit and excursions that would suit our interests.”
Molly S.6 April 2026
Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“Overall, the places we stayed in were fantastic and all of the tours and the guides were knowledgeable, prompt and interesting.”
RickFarr · Arizona, United States31 March 2026
Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“We had a total of 20 pickups/transfers/tours of various types, of which 19 arrived early and one was on time, so congratulations to all concerned on that performance.”
R L.29 March 2026
BBB
★★★★★
“Entire staff at the travel agency interacted with us in a professional manner.”
Madhu R.26 March 2026
Google
★★★★★
“They were VERY helpful in the planning process and loved getting the "hot tips" before our trip.”
Morgan M.24 March 2026
Google
★★★★★
“Based on our likes and past experiences they helped us select several wonderful hotels and side trips.”
Richard H.22 March 2026
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“They checked on me throughout my trip and made sure that I knew they were available to me for anything I needed 24 hours a day.”
Katharine M. · Albuquerque, New Mexico20 March 2026
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“The hotels, pick ups and selection of places to go were all great. Communication during our time here was also excellent.”
Debi G.17 March 2026
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“They helped us plan - listened to what we wanted, made recommendations, adjusted them with our input, and came up with fabulous hotels, drivers and guides.”
Karen K.16 March 2026
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“Working with the agency was absolutely seamless. We adjusted it several times to meet everyone's needs.”
Charisse B.12 March 2026
Google
★★★★★
“We just gave them a general idea of what we were looking for and trusted their expertise and I’m so glad we did.”
Olivia P.11 March 2026
Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“I would use this agency again. They are very responsive and take wonderful care of their clients.”
JoAnn C. · New Jersey, United States27 February 2026
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“I worked with Juan and his patience and flexibility in working with me to get my group’s itinerary just perfect was above and beyond!”
K O.26 February 2026
Planned with Juan
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
“Jason did a fabulous job planning our trip. He took us to all the places we requested and booked the activities.”
Jeanette26 February 2026
Planned with Jason
Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“It's hard to describe how amazing the country is!!! I was very happy with our itinerary.”
Lynn Z. · Saskatchewan, Canada24 February 2026
BBB
★★★★★
“The company planned, (based on my description of my family) 3 amazing excursions : Tree Top Zip Lining, River Hike to Waterfalls, and a Sunset Catamaran Cruise.”
Pamela V.21 February 2026
Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“They asked for our input prior to the trip and then created a tour that perfectly matched our interests.”
Bob · Montana, United States6 February 2026
BBB
★★★★★
“They are so knowledgeable and guide you through the process of planning your vacation.”
Margaret H.25 January 2026
Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“From the very first email, communication was always professional, thoughtful, and knowledgeable.”
Meyer F. · Minnesota, United States15 January 2026
Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“Everything was arranged nicely. We enjoyed all the tours, especially the sunset cruise.”
Juliet · Oregon, United States8 January 2026
Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“Jason gave us an itinerary and then was very accommodating when we asked for changes that adjusted the days to our interests and needs.”
Happy T. · California, United States2 January 2026
Planned with Jason
Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“I enjoyed every excursion selected and guides on these outings were well versed and cordial.”
Randy W. · Illinois, United States17 December 2025
Google
★★★★★
“Constant contact and clear expectations enhanced our trip extensively!”
Brittany B.10 December 2025
Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“All the people I worked with to set up the tour were always readily available to answer questions and make changes to suit our needs.”
A R.6 December 2025
Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“The planning work with Jason was smooth and professional. Communications were prompt and explanations of logistics clear.”
Howard · Colorado, United States2 December 2025
Planned with Jason
Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“Lorena, Kathleen and Jason were exceptional. When they found out that our main interest was seeing wildlife they were able to set up a plethora of activities that catered to that goal.”
Andy W. · Idaho, United States21 November 2025
Planned with Lorena, Kathleen and Jason
Google
★★★★★
“Our trip was planned perfectly allowing us to experience different areas.”
Nancy L.13 November 2025
BBB
★★★★★
“We had a fabulous time using the services of MyCostaRica. The transportation drivers were very good.”
Mary H.30 October 2025
Google
★★★★★
“First time booking with this travel agency and things were very smooth.”
John T.12 September 2025
Google
★★★★★
“They worked within my budget, found exciting excursions, very nice resorts, and were easy to communicate with.”
Philip V.4 September 2025
BBB
★★★★★
“From the very start, the team worked to understand our interests and built a great tour for us.”
Holly U.28 July 2025
Google
★★★★★
“Communication was stellar from the beginning stages when planning our trip to the end where we made last minute itinerary changes.”
Jeffrey T.16 July 2025
BBB
★★★★★
“Activities included an adventurous ATV tour, a magical sloth encounter (my favorite!)”
Veronica M.13 June 2025
Shopper Approved
★★★★★
“Daniel was able to put together our dream itinerary and was quick to answer any questions we had!”
Bre · Ontario, Canada27 May 2025
Planned with Daniel
Google
★★★★★
“The whole team goes above and beyond and even stays in touch during your trip to ensure you are have a great time!”
Todd N.1 April 2025
BBB
★★★★★
“I found MyCostaRica travel agency to be very helpful. They designed a trip perfect for our son and grandson to join us.”
Judy H.27 March 2025
Google
★★★★★
“Jason took some info on what we were looking to do and then went to town.”
Mark W.26 March 2025
Planned with Jason
BBB
★★★★★
“We were very happy with the Lodging, Tour Guides, Boat excursions, National Parks and private and shared transportation that made up our five destination itinerary.”
Steve B.25 March 2025
BBB
★★★★★
“When we needed to make changes prior to the trip, they accommodated them easily and cheerfully.”
Kenneth M.22 March 2025
BBB
★★★★★
“They worked to help us find the perfect itinerary for our interest and budget and made fantastic recommendations.”
Monique N.17 March 2025
BBB
★★★★★
“The drivers and excursion guides were professional, courteous, and knowledgeable.”
Jeffrey G.10 March 2025
BBB
★★★★★
“From the beautiful places we stayed to the tours we took everything went perfectly. This was the most relaxing and enjoyable vacation we have ever taken.”
Lorraine B.5 March 2025
Google
★★★★★
“From the initial planning stages to our final day, everything was seamlessly coordinated.”
Meghan4 March 2025
Google
★★★★★
“Thank you for working so hard with us to make this trip absolutely fabulous beginning to end.”
Lori B.2 March 2025
BBB
★★★★★
“They patiently worked with us until we were completely satisfied with the itinerary.”
Rosemary A.24 February 2025
Google
★★★★★
“They are super easy to work with and always reply back quickly. I will work with them again hopefully in the very near future.”
Edith A.2 January 2025
Google
★★★★★
“They planned a great itinerary. Always responded to my questions timely and were always very helpful.”
Robert W.8 August 2024
Google
★★★★★
“Friendly, knowledgeable, efficient. The hotels, excursions, transportation services were first rate.”
G S.28 May 2024
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We live where you are going.

Our team works from San Pedro, in San José, in the middle of the country. That is why the reviews talk about drivers who were on time and answers that came back within minutes.

The My Costa Rica team in San José
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Office in Costa Rica

San Pedro Business Center, San José. Planning, reservations and concierge under one roof.

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Office in the United States

Boulder, Colorado, home of CostaRica.Org LLC.

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On call while you travel

A real person meets you at arrivals and stays reachable for your whole trip.

Juan SotoLorena GuillénJason BatemanKathleen GonzálezNatalia Chaves

Tell us which birds are on your list.

The Resplendent Quetzal, a Great Green Macaw over the road at Sarapiquí, a lifer on the last morning. We build the trip around your list.