"A truly inspiring natural experience!"

Ara Manzanillo
Great Green Macaw Reintroduction Station

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The Ara Manzanillo reintroduction station is located in a tropical rainforest more than 100 meters above sea level. Visitors can appreciate the remarkable impact of the project, which has increased the global population of the Great Green Macaws by almost 10% and the population of Costa Rica by almost 30%. They will witness these wild wonders flying over their heads and have an exceptional opportunity to photograph them.

Our release site not only provides a protected habitat for the Great Green Macaws but also a plethora of other wildlife. Three species of Toucan are seen almost daily, as well as monkeys, sloths, frogs, reptiles and a whole host of other bird life. If you are really lucky you might catch a glimpse of the unique Tayra, the elusive Jaguarondi or even the magnificent Puma.

The guided tour is a truly inspiring experience; a must see for any nature enthusiast visiting the Puerto Viejo area.

How to get to Ara Manzanillo

For information on how to get to the station, please refer to Ara Manzanillo on Google Maps, and use the helpful directions below the map. Or search our GPS coordinates in Google Mapas: 9°62'60.01"N, 82°68'47.17"W.

Take the coastal road 256 from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca in Limon province toward Manzanillo. 12 km from Puerto Viejo, you will see a sign, Ara Manzanillo, on your right. Turn right and follow the road 500 meters until you see our gate labeled Ara Manzanillo. Follow the road, and turn left at the point the road becomes very steep.

Guided visitation with reservation only.
Absolutely NO domestic animals.

Site Visitation

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  • Adults $20 / children under 12 free
  • 3:00pm to 4:00pm
    Central Standard Time - (GMT-6)    Special visits may be organized upon request.
  • +506-8971-1436
  • visit@aramanzanillo.org

Please Note:

The road to the station is in good condition and does not require a 4x4 vehicle. After passing the three hills, please park in the designated Visitor Parking area.

If you arrive by bicycle, you may leave it at the base of the hill and walk the remaining 1 kilometer.
Please note, this is a three-hill ascent!

If taking an Uber or taxi, ask the driver to drop you off at the station, not at the main gate.

Reservation

Please use our secure self-service online booking below.

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