Step into a unique urban forest reserve managed by the Universidad de Costa Rica, where over 188 bird species have been recorded over the years, a living example of tropical urban ecology in action. Get a chance at finding resilient species like Cabani's Ground-Sparrow a bird unique to Costa Rica’s Central Valley.

You’ll explore regenerating forest born from an old coffee plantation, now part of a biological corridor along the Torres River, where native trees, streams, and second-growth habitats attract a fascinating mix of resident birds, migratory species, and elusive forest specialists.

Walk through this biodiversity hotspot and discover how birds adapt to changing landscapes, spotting everything from canopy dwellers to edge specialists while gaining insider insight into conservation, migration, and the ecological history of this reserve.