Birdwatcher's Paradise Lodge is the choice for nature lovers that don't want to be confronted by hectic and bustling tourism. Here you can lodge and observe birds from the same place in the amazing Monteverde area.

   Its quiet location on the 3 acres sized farm "'Finca Cielo Verde" (Finca Green Sky) is beautiful. Birdwatchers can watch wildlife right from the large terrace, which is surrounded by primary forest and secondary growth, as well as by coffee- and banana plants.

 

         

 

 

   Walking on our trail you can see Toucans, Trogons, Quetzals, the 3 wattled Bellbird, Mot Mots, Manakins, parrots, hummingbirds, Toldedos, hawks, woodpeckers, butterflies and other winged beauties of this zone with a little bit of luck.  We have also seen a variety of mammals such as raccoons, opossums, agoutis, foxes, bats, which come right to the house every night, between other more shy species. 

   Finca Cielo Verde has a special location. Birds and animals stay there in the mountains, as further down the Pacific slope the forests have been cut. Enjoy views of the mountains and of the Pacific Ocean from our trail.  Being only 10 minutes away from the center of sometimes noisy and touristy Santa Elena, gives you easy access of other attractions of Monteverde. Many tour providers pick you up right at the farm's entrance.

 

 

 

        

   The cabin is brand new, built with an artistic rustic touch.  There is a fully equipped kitchen. Hot shower. In the sleeping room we provide 2 double beds and one single bed.  There you also find a wood stove (similar to a fireplace & chimney) with a cozy sitting area, to relax during cool nights.

 

 

 

   Birdwatcher's Paradise is protected from the wind and off the gravel road. For this reason days are warm and dust is not a bother. The terrace invites to enjoy the sun.  We are trying to reforest ''Finca Cielo Verde'', as it was some 20 years ago. With the help of the ''Monteverde Institute'', that provides native trees, we try to help endangered species to survive.

 

 

         

    Rates:

For 2 people: $65
For 3 people: $80
For 4 people: $90
For 5 people: $100

Owner, Tina, can assist guests with information and arrangements of the things to do, in Spanish, English and German.

Free pick up from the bus stop in Santa Elena is provided.

Directions:  From the bus stop in Santa Elena you go to the cemetery and follow the road down to the end, where you turn right. After the bridge you turn right to arrive at the lodge.

Contact Desafio Adventure Company at Monteverde Tours for more Information.