Magical Experience - This was such a special experience. We came during rainy season and it was still incredible. While we didn’t see a quetzal (not the season for them in Monteverde) it was so fun to see all the other species of birds. So many hummingbirds. Our guide Derniert was amazing. So knowledgeable about not only birds but much of Costa Rica in general. He spoke flawless English and was very patient with our questions as amateur birdwatchers. Highly recommend! Also recommend bringing a good set of binoculars to look at things on your own while he is scouting for birds!

Perfect morning for bird enthousiasts - I booked a last minute private tour with Juan Carlo. He proved to be a very professional guide and a pleasure to communicate with him. We spent around 5 hours in the nature of Monteverde. Spotted lots of birds (a matter of seconds for him) including the beautiful Quetzal tropical bird. Had a fantastic morning! If you are into birds, don't mind getting up before 6am and are looking for the best guide. Schedule this tour and enjoy!

The best birding experience! - We started at 6am with pickup at our hotel. Jean Carlo took us to 3 different locations and we saw and heard over 40 species of birds (only a few were seen at more than one location), including my favourite hummingbirds and Northern Emerald Toucanet. Jean Carlo was extremely knowledgeable, identifying every bird, adding them to the list in the eBird app so we could review them later, and helping us get the best photos and videos of each one. He certainly did everything he could to give us the best experience, which we will never forget!

Super friendly and knowledgeable guide - This was an amazing birdwatching experience that made our stay in Monteverde so much more valuable. My mum and I went on the 5h tour, which starts at 6 AM. It was the first time birdwatching for my mum, whereas I had a little bit more of experience. Nevertheless, Jean Carlo made the morning super fun and interesting for both of us despite our different levels. He knows A LOT (he’s one of the top birders in Costa Rica), therefore he’s adept for guiding experienced groups as well that want to get those lists done. He was also very good at explaining and sharing knowledge about the species. He knew all the hidden spots, therefore we could see the species that we wanted to see (Bell Bird and Quetzal), and of course many many more. We went to two spots in Monteverde and to the Curi Cancha reserve, where you can rent binoculars vortex for 11$. After the end of our tour, we stayed in the reserve to further explore on our own. Best experience, definitely recommend to all levels and ages.

Highly recommended - This was my friend and I's first time birdwatching and Jean Carlo made sure it was an amazing experience. He was able to spot so many birds and share interesting facts about them. He took the time to teach us how to use binoculars and how to take pictures through the scope. You can really tell how passionate he is about birdwatching and it makes you appreciate the experience even more. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip!

I highly recommend this tour! - My friend and I booked a tour with Jean Carlo and it was a highlight of our trip. Neither of us had been birdwatching before, but we wanted to take a tour in Costa Rica because there are so many beautiful birds here. We showed up really unprepared (no binoculars, didn't know what we were looking for), but Jean Carlo did a really great job teaching us the basics of birdwatching, setting up the scope so we could see the birds, and telling us facts about the different birds we saw. I imagine he would be an even better guide if we were experienced birders - you can tell that he really loves the birds and wants to share them with visitors. My friend and I both plan to do more birdwatching when we go home, and our good experience with Jean Carlo definitely helped us feel that way!

Highly impactful experience - This bird watching excursion left a huge impact on me, chiefly due to Jean Carlo’s passion for birds and his deep knowledge about the sound and sight of many many species of birds. This is the best thing we did during our stay in Monteverde. I highly recommend it.

Excellent Guide ! - Jean Carlo is fabulous! We are in the wildlife-filming game, so we know a good guide when we see one, and Jean Carlos was no exception. Over and above expert local knowledge, he has enormous enthusiasm which is infectious, so even if you've never done any 'birding' before, you'll come away with a new-found appreciation for the birds, the forests, and some of the conservation stories that are so important in Costa Rica.

Birdwatching Tour - Dear Carlo, thank you for a nice Birdwatching Tour at Monteverde.You showed us the wonderful birds and animal world in Monteverde and were always present and willing to listen to our questions. We spent a wonderful day with you. Thank you for your commitment and expertise.We hope to see you again one day. Thanks for all Maike abd Christian from Germany

Incredible personalized birding tour - Jean Carlo was an incredible birding guide who took us to El Tigre Waterfalls. He is not only super knowledgeable and can identify practically every bird you come across, he is also incredibly passionate about it all. The perfect combination for an awesome day in the field! Could not recommend him more highly!