Wild Macaws Tours in Punta Islita from Playa Samara

About This Experience

Just south of Playa Carrillo is Punta Islita, home to the Macaw Recovery Network (previously The Ara Project), a conservation organization dedicated to the survival of Costa Rica’s native macaws. Previously extinct in this area of Guanacaste, the Scarlet Macaw is now back!

The site in Punta Islita is home to the organization’s Macaw Refuge and Breeding Center, where rescued or injured birds from both species that can not be released are kept for breeding purposes. Their young are then released into the wild.

Over 50 Scarlet Macaws have been released, creating the now famous Wild Scarlet Macaw Reserve, a must see when visiting the Nicoya Peninsula.

Itinerary

Good to know

• •Specialized infant seats are available
• •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Frequently Asked Questions

Traveler Reviews (10)

Rating summary based on 10 traveler reviews. Full written reviews are available on the booking page. Read traveler reviews