PLACES TO STAY
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near Río Sarapiquí corridor in northern Costa Rica, accessible from Nicaraguan border, is a stronghold for this species.
Río Sarapiquí corridor in northern Costa Rica, accessible from Nicaraguan border, is a stronghold for this species. is one of the top spots to sight Great Green Macaw (Ara ambiguus) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Great Green Macaw (Ara ambiguus)
BEST TIME TO SEE
December–April when almendro trees fruit and macaws concentrate to feed.
SIGHTING TIP
Visit old-growth forest edges at dawn; macaws call loudly and fly in pairs — listen for raucous screams before spotting them.
Coordinates
10.4000°N, 84.0000°W
HABITAT
Lowland and foothill tropical rainforest closely tied to the presence of almendro (Dipteryx oleifera) trees.
CONSERVATION STATUS
Critically Endangered
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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