Birds & Breakfast Costa Rica Bed & Breakfast - La Tigra (San Carlos)

Guest-rated 10 birding lodge in La Tigra, abutting the Children's Eternal Rainforest

Birding and Nature Tours

Birds & Breakfast Costa Rica offers a morning bird tour and a night walk, led by host Fabio, who is a former ranger of the Bosque Eterno de los Niños. The property has a large garden with bird feeders that attract toucans, motmots, and many other species, observable from the terrace with provided telescopes and binoculars. Guests can also access the trails of the Children's Eternal Rainforest directly from the property, just 200 ft up the road.

Dining Experiences

Breakfast is served on the terrace overlooking the forest, featuring Gallo Pinto, eggs, fruits, and local specialties, with bird watching as a backdrop. Dinner is available by arrangement, and La Tigra village has restaurants such as Guapotelodge for wood stove cooking. The property offers a coffee house on site with a 24/7 tea and coffee bar, and can arrange packed lunches for day trips.

Rooms and Comfort

The lodge offers family rooms, twin rooms with mountain view, double rooms with balcony, and a quadruple room with bathroom, all with private bathrooms and free toiletries. Rooms are lined with wood paneling and feature comfortable beds, linens, and ceiling fans; no air conditioning is needed due to the 2000 ft elevation and breezes. Each room includes a hairdryer, wardrobe, and some have balconies with views of the garden and forest.

Location and Transportation

Birds & Breakfast is located 16 miles from Fortuna Airport, with free on-site private parking and a parking garage. The property is near attractions such as La Fortuna Waterfall (18 miles), Kalambu Hot Springs (20 miles), and Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park (29 miles). An airport shuttle is available for pickup and drop-off, and the hosts can arrange taxi services and tours.

Guest Facilities and Services

The hotel has a sun terrace, garden, picnic area, outdoor seating, and a shared lounge with TV area. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, laundry service (extra charge), and a tour desk that organizes birding and nature trips. The property is non-smoking throughout, has CCTV outside, and provides an invoice upon request.

• Location: Abuts Children's Eternal Rainforest, 16 miles from Fortuna Airport
• Birding: Guided morning walk and night walk by ex-forest ranger
• Dining: Breakfast on terrace with toucans, dinner by arrangement
• Rooms: Family rooms with mountain views and balconies
• Services: Airport shuttle, laundry, tour desk