The Mirador de Quetzales is an inn, located near
the highest point in the southwest of Costa Rica. About 10m. from
the inn is a cloud forest, where you can spot Quetzales. While walking
through the magnificent, mysterious forest trails, you will see
waterfalls, birds and no other tourists (this place is not really
touristy; you will feel like you are the only one in this impressive
forest). You can sign up at the inn for a guided Quetzal-search
in the morning. The best time for viewing Quetzales is from November
to May, but if you are lucky and have patience, you may get the
chance to see the Quetzal any time of the year. This place is really
different from the other places in Costa Rica, it is cold, wet and
quiet, but really worth visiting!
Prices
To go to the Mirador de Quetzales, you can take
the public bus to San Isidro de General (Calle 15, Avenida 3). This
bus will costs US$2.50 and takes 1.5 hours. (tell the bus driver
that you want to go to the Mirador de Quetzales, and he will drop
you off at the right spot).
The owners of the mirador de Quetzales offer lodging,
dinner, breakfast and a guided tour in search for the Quetzal for
US$25,-. For $US 6 you can do the Quetzal search without staying
at the inn (though the Quetzal-search starts at 6.00 a.m. ,so it
might be difficult to get there in time).
