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"AVIARIOS DEL CARIBE...is a privately owned and operated Wildlife
Sanctuary protecting an area of approximately 120 acres, which includes
the delta of the Estrella River. This delta is very special because it
provides food and sanctuary to many migrating birds, such as hawks,
falcons, vultures, orioles, herons, and numerous others in addition to
providing a home for a wonderful variety of small and large mammals,
reptiles, butterflies and resident birds typical of the lowland tropical
forest. "AVIARIOS is dedicated to the on-going protection of this sanctuary for generations to come. In our little bit of paradise, you can be sure to see sloths, kinkajous, poison-dart frogs, toucans and a myriad of other flora and fauna that is found in the tropical rainforest, not to mention some of the 310 species of birds that we have identified so far! "Aviarios del Caribe was created in 1972 when Judy, from Alaska, and her husband Luis Arroyo, a Costa Rican, and his brother Alvaro Arroyo, decided to buy this beautiful property. Ever since, they've been the caretakers of this piece of Tropical Paradise. In 1996 the land was included in the Regiment of National Parks and Privately Owned Protected Areas when Aviarios del Caribe was discovered to be an important pathway for migrating birds, and in need of protection. This sanctuary encompasses four different ecosystems; Lowland Tropical Humid Rain Forest, Sandy Beach, Caribbean Mangrove and Marshland. In 1990, Luis and Judy began offering birdwatching tours by pontoon boat on the Estrella River. They have identified 312 species of birds, and are still counting. In addition to the wonderful abundance of birds there is a lot of other flora and fauna to be found in the reserve, such as monkeys, sloths, river otters, caiman, river turtles, butterflies and many more. After the earthquake of 1991, they rebuilt the Lodge, with five guestrooms, on the banks of the Estrella River. The river has become narrower and shallower after the earthquake, and today they offer birdwatching tours by guided canoes." |