Monteverde Trip Overview
Eduardo Venegas is an experienced tour guide with vast knowledge of the local Flora and Fauna. He has dedicated more than 20 years of his life to eco-tourism.
His special interest is for the birds of Costa Rica and has spent many years in study and research of the wide variety of species which exist in this small country.
He worked on the technical revision and photography for “An Illustrated Field Guide to Birds of Costa Rica”, published by Incafo Costa Rica S.A.
One of Venegas’ most recent and important researches is about the presence of the oilbird (Steatornis caripensis) in Costa Rica. The oilbird is a nocturnal bird rarely seen in Costa Rica. This specie is originally from South America and is the only nocturnal bird whose diet is based solely on fruits. Venegas has been studying the behavior, habitat and distribution of this bird in Costa Rica since 2010 in collaboration with INBIO (National institute of Biodiversity in Costa Rica) and MINAET.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Monteverde, Costa Rica
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Hiking & Camping
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Eduardo Venegas is an experienced tour guide with vast knowledge of the local Flora and Fauna. He has dedicated more than 20 years of his life to eco-tourism.
His special interest is for the birds of Costa Rica and has spent many years in study and research of the wide variety of species which exist in this small country.
He worked on the technical revision and photography for “An Illustrated Field Guide to Birds of Costa Rica”, published by Incafo Costa Rica S.A.
One of Venegas’ most recent and important researches is about the presence of the oilbird (Steatornis caripensis) in Costa Rica. The oilbird is a nocturnal bird rarely seen in Costa Rica. This specie is originally from South America and is the only nocturnal bird whose diet is based solely on fruits. Venegas has been studying the behavior, habitat and distribution of this bird in Costa Rica since 2010 in collaboration with INBIO (National institute of Biodiversity in Costa Rica) and MINAET.
Itinerary
To make the most of your visit to Monteverde and learn about the exuberant vegetation and fauna of this place, there is nothing like having a knowledgeable, passionate, and experienced naturalist guide, who can show you what it can be found in this natural paradise.
In Monteverde, you will discover approximately 2% of the bio-diversity on the planet.
More than 500 species of birds, 490 species of butterflies, and 130 species of mammals have been identified in this mountain paradise
This natural history walk tours take place at the iconic Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.
Stop At:
• Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, 22 MI Southeast Of Tilaran 35 km, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve 55-5655 Costa Rica
