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Crescentia Expeditions Costa Rica Customized Natural History, Educational & Birding Tours Costa Rica Everyone's welcome to join our efforts to do responsible tourism!

Crescentia Expeditions is a travel company specialized in the design of itineraries for visitors who wish to enjoy a unique, enriching, natural and exotic experience in Costa Rica.

- "Crescentia is the botanical name of the "Gourd" or "Calabash" tree,widely used by groups of people for over thousands of years,mostly to make utilitarian,decorative and artistic items. Crescentia also means "Growth"

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Our trips provide an in-depth experience to the cultural and natural features of the country, following international standards of sustainability and Eco-Tourism. Don't forget to visit our website: www.crescentiaexpeditions.com

06/02/2025

ECUADOR PART III (and last):

At the lower elevations, Wildsumaco Lodge delivered big time. Military Macaws put on a show, and hummingbirds like Gould’s Jewelfront and Black-throated Brilliant dazzled us with their iridescent colors. Then seeing the Coppery-chested Jacamar added to the special birds list. A real highlight was visiting a community conservation center where we got front-row seats to an Andean Cock-of-the-rock lek. Watching those bright birds dance around was unforgettable.

On our last full day, we visited Antisana Reserve, where Andean Condors soared overhead, and we got excellent views of the Ecuadorian Hillstar. The landscape was wild and dramatic—a fitting end to the trip.

The hospitality at every lodge was top-notch, and our guides Alejandro Valenzuela and our mighty driver Edgar Asimbaya (seriously, this man could navigate anything) made the trip seamless and unforgettable.

Thank you Steve, Katy, Tony, Bernadette, John, Cissy and Cindy🫶🏻 for the unforgettable memories!

Here’s hoping to do more incredible trips like this sometime soon!

02/02/2025

Part II: Next, we ascended into the high northern Andes at Papallacta Pass, standing at over 14,000 feet. The thin air was worth it for spectacular sightings of Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe and the striking Red-rumped Bush-Tyrant. Breathing was a bit of a challenge, but the birding made it worth it.

From there, we began our descent down the eastern slope, where the landscape morphed from stark alpine to verdant cloud forest. San Isidro Lodge was a key stop—and so was its most famous resident, the enigmatic San Isidro Owl, which has puzzled ornithologists for years due to its uncertain taxonomy. Seeing it felt like meeting a legend in the birding world.

One of the trip’s unexpected gems was a casual visit to a family farm. We hit the jackpot with sightings of Black-billed Mountain-Toucan, Powerful Woodpecker, and both Crested and Golden-headed Quetzals. Definitely a highlight in our trip!

Stay tuned for the third episode of our Ecuadorian birding adventure!

31/01/2025

Our recent 12-day birding adventure through Ecuador was nothing short of epic. This group of friends is deeply passionate about conservation and keen on learning about the cultural, historical, and environmental heartbeat of the places we visit—set out with high expectations. Ecuador didn’t disappoint.

We have so many cool sightings to share that we are going to do it by chapters!!

We kicked things off in Quito at Puembo Birding Garden then move on to the Mindo area, exploring the lush Chocó-Andean region. The birding here was off the charts. Highlights included Rose-faced Parrot, Black Solitaire, and two absolute stunners: the Plate-billed Mountain-Toucan and the Toucan Barbet. It was non-stop action in a beautiful setting.

Here our first set: (names on every photo)

14/01/2025

Join us for an exciting birding adventure in Guatemala, led by expert guide John Cahill!

This tour highlights the rich avian diversity of Guatemala, focusing on the western Highlands and the iconic Tikal region. Starting in the historic city of Antigua, we’ll journey into the Tecpán area, renowned for sightings of the stunning Pink-headed Warbler. From there, we’ll explore the vibrant habitats around Lake Atitlán before concluding our trip in Tikal, where birding meets fascinating archaeological exploration.

DATES: SEPTEMBER 16 - 25, 2025

The tour includes:
• Lodging
• Meals
• Transportation
• Entrance fees
• Domestic flights
• Professional bird guide
• Purified water
• Printed checklist

Group size is limited to 10 participants, accompanied by U.S. liaison Kevin Graff.

Tour price:
• $3,600 per person (based on 10 participants)
• Single supplement: $550 (subject to availability)

Only 2 spots remain—secure yours today!

For more information, contact:

[email protected]

25/12/2024

¡Nuestros mejores deseos de bienestar y prosperidad!

Estamos profundamente agradecidos con todos nuestros estimados amigos que confiaron en nosotros para sus viajes, así como con nuestros excelentes guías y conductores por su dedicación y apoyo incondicional.

¡Esperamos volvernos a ver pronto!

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Our best wishes for well-being and prosperity!

We are deeply grateful to all our esteemed friends who trusted us with their journeys, as well as to our excellent guides and drivers for their dedication and unwavering support.

We hope to see you again soon!

Pura vida!! 🤝🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻

🌎🌳🦥🌿🦜🐬🪲

18/12/2024

We had such an amazing time in Panama, got to see so much and we were presented with so many birding / photo opportunities that we can't stop sharing them! 😅

Thanks to Lahontan Audubon Society for allowing us to organize this adventure and to our great Panamanian hosts for their hospitality The Canopy Family, Panama Eliecer Rodriguez

We hope to be back next May!!

13/12/2024

Today is the last day of a truly amazing tour in Panama with our friends from Lahontan Audubon Society.

We can't say enough about what a great experience it was for all of us. We got to see a Harpy Eagle mother taking care of her young eaglet. The long walk through the mighty forests of Darien National Park was worth every minute!

We stayed at the Canopy Tower for the first part of the tour and birded several iconic sites such as Pipeline Road. Then we continued for 6 more days exploring the eastern part of the country at the unique Canopy Camp.

Many thanks to all the staff at both lodges for their hospitality and to our Panamanian guide Eliecer Rodriguez who took excellent care of all of us.

And of course thanks to the wonderful group of birders who made this trip happen!

11/11/2024

⚠️⚠️⚠️ BIRDING TOUR AVAILABLE !! 🏆🦜🦉🦆🐦‍⬛ *PLEASE SHARE*

APRIL 5 - 16, 2025 / $3500 per person / 10 birders max.

🦜🦜 3 SPOTS AVAILABLE 🦉🦉

Do not miss this opportunity to learn about the amazing birds of Southern Costa Rica.
With more than 70 species unique to the Talamanca Mountains and Osa Peninsula, these areas are one of the best birding spots in the word.

In addition to staying at comfortable lodges, come and learn with us about their habitats and the conservation that goes on in those areas, immerse yourself in the local culture and admire the stunning landscape.

This 12-day tour includes:
- All lodging
- Private a/c coach transportation
- Expert Costa Rican bilingual guide
- All meals
- All entrance fees
- Gratuities
- Donations to 2 local conservation groups

The tour is limited to a maximum of 10 birders, and we still have some spots available... it doesn't get much better than this!!

Please see the images for more info or write to us at:

[email protected]

30/10/2024

Very recently, there's been a significant taxonomic update in the world's Clements/eBird lists; here's a summary of those changes that affect Costa Rica.

(You don't really need to do much to your own lists as they will automatically be updated, the main purpose of these compilations is to give a reference to what's changed then we can submit eBird lists more accurately!)

Happy birding everyone! 🦜🐦‍⬛🦩🦉🦆✌🏻

12/10/2024

Very proud to be attending this year's Western Field Ornithologists Conference in San Diego, California.

So far it has been a wonderful opportunity to see friends from past trips and of course make new ones!!

Always ready to introduce our wonderful travel adventures and our commitment to responsible tourism!

23/09/2024

We're thrilled and proud to announce our participation in the 48th Western Field Ornithologists Annual Conference.

Join us in San Diego, California, from October 9th to 13th at the Dana on Mission Bay Hotel.

Swing by our booth to discover more about our birding tours and share some stories and birding adventures with us... we can't wait to see you all!!

🦉🦋🦅🐢🦜🌳

11/08/2024

We're excited to announce an open Southern Costa Rica Birding Tour for April 5 - 16, 2025.

Come join us and discover the amazing and unique bird life of Talamanca mountain range, Osa peninsula and more. This area is home of at least 70 regional endemics and stunning landscapes.

This is an excellent trip designed for a maximum of 10 birders who wish to expand their knowledge about neotropical avifauna.

The price for a group of 10 participants is $3500 and single supplement is $600 extra.

Don't miss this unique opportunity at an affordable price!

For more information please reach out to us at:

[email protected]

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05/08/2024

Restricted to the american tropical regions, the tanager family is made up of more than 380 species, many of which show the most unique and intricate color combinations. Here is a sampler of some representatives from Costa Rica and Ecuador.
- Speckled Tanager
- Glistening-green Tanager
- Blue-and-gold Tanager
- Giant Conebill
- Green Honeycreeper

22/07/2024

A fantastic trip just ended... full of memories and lots of fun! Thanks to Mason High School students and teachers for all the energy, good humor and engagement during the past 12 days, we sure hope to see you again and thank you Betsy, Ford and Shoe for putting together such an awesome group! See you soon!

28/05/2024

Very few times we have the privilege of admiring beauty as when we have the chance to see the majestic Sunbittern...and more so if they are raising chicks!

Super lucky to have this family working really hard to keep those hungry babies right in our town!!

Thanks to the folks at Hotel Mi Linda Tierra for taking such good care of them!

23/05/2024

Recently a very fortunate and nice group of birders was able to document what would be the very first confirmed report for Costa Rica of White-bellied Emerald in the Northern part of the country...such an exciting event!!

And since we were relatively close we went this morning to the location to give it a try...and to our luck we sure were able to get extraordinary views!!

So glad to see more and more people out there birding!!

16/05/2024

We would like to give a big shout out to our friends and outstanding birding guides for taking such good care of our groups this season, each one of them added their own share of passion, incredible knowledge and that personal touch that ensures an unforgettable experience for all tour participants.

On behalf of Crescentia
Expeditions many thanks :
Anthony Arce Guido, Jose Pablo Castillo, Johan Weintz y Melvin Cruz.

Pura vida and we look forward to more birding adventures with you!

13/05/2024

Last Saturday we celebrated World Migratory Bird Day, also known as Global Big Day. Together with our friend Kevin Graff we visited the wetlands of Caño Negro and Medio Queso with a total of 138 species in those 2 locations calling it a very productive and fun day shared with good friends. Thanks to Rosi from Paraíso Tropical Caño Negro for all the hospitality and the very good coffee!

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Black-faced Solitaire

During our last birding your we had the privilege of enjoying magnificent views and songs of this unique Black-faced Solitaire in the mountains of Monteverde, Costa Rica!