San Gerardo de Dota Wildlife Photography

A steep cloud forest valley in the Talamanca mountains, among the highest-elevation stops on a Costa Rica itinerary, threaded by a fast-flowing river beneath oak forest.

The signature location for Resplendent Quetzal, alongside Fiery-throated Hummingbird, Volcano Hummingbird & other highland specialities found nowhere else on the trip.

Species Found Here

Fiery-billed Aracari

Photographing the Fiery-billed Aracari at San Gerardo de Dota

Fiery-throated Hummingbird

Photographing the Fiery-throated Hummingbird at San Gerardo de Dota

Resplendent Quetzal

Photographing the Resplendent Quetzal at San Gerardo de Dota

NaturesLens Holidays Here

A Red Eyed Tree Frog Sat On A Leaf In The Jungle Typical Of The Kind Of Image We Hope You Will Capture During Our Costa Rican Wildlife Photography Holiday

Ultimate Costa Rican Wildlife

A Keel Billed Toucan Typical Of The Kind Of Image We Hope You Will Capture During Our Costa Rican Wildlife Photography Holiday

Essential Costa Rican Wildlife

A Keel Billed Toucan Opens His Beak Typical Of The Kind Of Image We Hope You Will Capture During Our Costa Rican Wildlife Photography Holiday For Hero

Wildlife Icons of Costa Rica

A Keel Billed Toucan Typical Of The Kind Of Image We Hope You Will Capture During Our Costa Rican Wildlife Photography Holiday

Essential Costa Rican Wildlife

A Keel Billed Toucan Opens His Beak Typical Of The Kind Of Image We Hope You Will Capture During Our Costa Rican Wildlife Photography Holiday For Hero

Wildlife Icons of Costa Rica

A Red Eyed Tree Frog Sat On A Leaf In The Jungle Typical Of The Kind Of Image We Hope You Will Capture During Our Costa Rican Wildlife Photography Holiday

Ultimate Costa Rican Wildlife

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NaturesLens Guides Who Lead Trips Here

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is San Gerardo de Dota located?

San Gerardo de Dota is in Costa Rica, within Central America.

What can I photograph at San Gerardo de Dota?

NaturesLens visits San Gerardo de Dota for excellent opportunities to photograph Fiery-throated Hummingbird & Resplendent Quetzal & good chances of photographing Fiery-billed Aracari.

Can I photograph the Fiery-throated Hummingbird at San Gerardo de Dota?

Yes - the Fiery-throated Hummingbird is one of the best subjects at San Gerardo de Dota & a core focus of NaturesLens holidays there.

Can I photograph the Resplendent Quetzal at San Gerardo de Dota?

Yes - the Resplendent Quetzal is one of the best subjects at San Gerardo de Dota & a core focus of NaturesLens holidays there.

Can I photograph the Fiery-billed Aracari at San Gerardo de Dota?

Yes - NaturesLens regularly photographs the Fiery-billed Aracari at San Gerardo de Dota.