Central America is a treasure trove for birders, offering an astonishing variety of species set amid lush rainforests, misty cloud forests, volcanic highlands, and ancient ruins. Field Guides birding tours showcase the best of this region's birdwatching delights. Continue reading our overview of all Central America tours or click an image below for a specific destination.
Central America Birding Destinations
Central America Overview & Highlights
In Belize, explore tropical forests and Mayan sites for Keel-billed Toucan, trogons, and motmots, all in a compact, easy-to-travel, English-speaking country. It's some of the most easily accessible Neotropical birding, and as such offers a fine introduction to the region.
Costa Rica dazzles with Resplendent Quetzals, Scarlet Macaws, and Three-wattled Bellbirds, found in habitats ranging from humid lowlands to cool mountain páramo, with comfortable lodges and easy access to bird-rich sites. Three distinct itineraries, including a shorter one over New Year's, offer a variety of ways to explore this fine birding destination.
In Guatemala, marvel at those quetzals, Azure-rumped Tanagers, and Pink-headed Warblers against a backdrop of dramatic volcanoes and vibrant Mayan culture; an optional extension visits the majestic ruins of Tikal.
Field Guides' Panama tours take us through endemic-rich highlands and lush lowlands, promising a cross section of hummingbirds, tanagers, and forest specialties. Field Guides itineraries cover four distinct parts of the country, including wild Darien in the far eastern reaches, the western reaches adjacent to Costa Rica, and the Canopy Lodge and Canopy Tower in between.
Each country offers its own blend of regional endemics, colorful migrants, and wonderful landscapes, with expert guides ensuring every outing is rewarding. Whether you're seeking iconic species, regional rarities, or simply the thrill of birding in some of the world's most beautiful settings, Field Guides tours to Central America promise unforgettable experiences, warm hospitality, and a true immersion in tropical nature and culture.
Photo credit: Our thanks to participant Paul Beerman for the elegant image of a male Resplendent Quetzal in Costa Rica at the top of this page.
We offer many other tours to MEXICO, plus numerous CARIBBEAN departures, and many birding trips to SOUTH AMERICA, too!