Macaw Lodge

Central Pacific Mountains

Macaw Lodge

Experience the ultimate birding sanctuary in the heart of the Central Pacific mountains, just moments from your luxury home at Macaw Crest.

50 minutes from Macaw Crest 25 km away

The Place

Nestled deep within the lush foothills of the Turrubares Mountains, Macaw Lodge serves as a premier ecological sanctuary and a world-class destination for birding enthusiasts. This private reserve is renowned for its unique position at the convergence of tropical dry and humid forest life zones, creating a biodiversity hotspot that attracts over 390 recorded bird species. For residents of Macaw Crest, this nearby wilderness offers an immersive extension of the natural beauty found right outside your front door.

As you explore the extensive trail system, you will find yourself surrounded by the vibrant colors and unmistakable calls of the Scarlet Macaw. The lodge’s commitment to conservation and habitat restoration provides a rare opportunity to witness these majestic birds in their natural canopy habitat. Whether you are an avid ornithologist or simply a lover of nature, the serene atmosphere of the lodge provides a perfect day-trip escape from the exclusive comfort of your mountain estate.

Macaw Crest acts as your elevated basecamp, allowing you to enjoy the cool, refreshing mountain air at 1,500 feet before descending into the rich, wildlife-dense valleys below. After a morning spent tracking trogons, motmots, and toucans at Macaw Lodge, you can return to the privacy of your gated community, knowing you are living in the very heart of Costa Rica’s most significant macaw corridor.

What You'll Experience

Signature moments near Macaw Lodge

Guided birding tours

Over 350 bird species recorded

Extensive 9km trail system

Lush botanical gardens

Natural river swimming holes

Sustainable eco-lodge architecture

Stories from Macaw Lodge

The area, through the Macaw Crest lens

2026-10-14 · Journal

Finding Serenity at Macaw Lodge: The Jewel of Costa Rica's Central Pacific

Discover the lush biodiversity of Macaw Lodge, a premier birding sanctuary just a short journey from the exclusive mountain living of Macaw Crest.

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New Trail Expansion Enhances Birding Experience Near Macaw Crest

A recently completed trail expansion at the nearby Macaw Lodge provides residents and visitors even deeper access to the region's diverse bird habitats.

Your Basecamp

Live above it all at Macaw Crest Estates

Twenty-six homesites rise 1,500 feet above the Pacific, minutes from Macaw Lodge yet worlds apart in serenity. Claim your ridge — and let the coast, the canopy, and the waterfall be your everyday.

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