Costa Rican Bird Route

Chilamate Rainforest Eco Retreat is a family run sustainable tourism project dedicated to rainforest conservation, contributing positively to the community and providing an unforgettable tourism experience.

Just outside the bustling town of Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui are the calm waters of Lago Jalapa. The lake and surrounding forest is now managed together by the Ministry of Energy and Environment and the community of Rojamaca to protect these natural resources. Members of the community still work their own farms, however, they have also invested time and energy into making Reserva Lago Jalapa a special place for visitors.

Hay una nueva oportunidad por fondos para proyectos de conservacion, vea aqui! New opportunity for small grants for conservation projects in the tropics! Check it out! http://www.rainforestbiodiversity.org/SmallGrant.htm

Rainforest Biodiversity Group Presenting education programs to school groups and adults in both Costa Rica and the United States; providing local landowners, communities and their members with information about the Costa Rican Bird Route.

Check out the results of the 4th Annual Christmas Bird Count! Vea los resultos del Conteo Anual Navideno de Aves! http://www.rainforestbiodiversity.org/news/2011ChristmasCount.htm. Gracias a todos!

Rainforest Biodiversity Group On January 7th, 2012, the Rainforest Biodiversity Group coordinated the 4th annual Maquenque Christmas Bird Count. This year a total of 23 people participated at 5 sites within the Maquenque Bird Count Circle. While the weather wasn’t very cooperative, the participants still managed to find an impre...