Resplendent Quetzal Photography
Few birds carry the mystique of the Resplendent Quetzal, and photographing one well is as much about patience and light as it is about that flash of iridescent green and crimson breaking cover in the forest canopy. On a NaturesLens trip you're working alongside guides who understand the terrain and the bird's habits, giving you a realistic chance at the kind of clean, unobstructed frame that this species so rarely offers.
Where NaturesLens Photographs the Resplendent Quetzal
NaturesLens runs its Resplendent Quetzal photography holidays entirely in Costa Rica, with trips visiting a spread of locations including Boca Tapada, Caño Negro, Guápiles, San Gerardo de Dota, San Ramon, Sarapiquí, Tárcoles, Alajuela and San Carlos. The species features on several itineraries — Ultimate Costa Rican Wildlife, Essential Costa Rican Wildlife and Wildlife Icons of Costa Rica — which NaturesLens schedules for April, May, November and December.
Boca Tapada
NaturesLens visits Boca Tapada on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Costa Rica, with time here planned around Basilisk Lizard, Blue Jeans Poison Dart Frog, Chestnut-headed Oropendola, Chestnut-mandibled Toucan and Collared…
Caño Negro
NaturesLens visits Caño Negro on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Costa Rica, with time here planned around Basilisk Lizard, Blue Jeans Poison Dart Frog, Chestnut-headed Oropendola, Chestnut-mandibled Toucan and Collared…
Guápiles
NaturesLens visits Guápiles on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Costa Rica, with time here planned around Basilisk Lizard, Blue Jeans Poison Dart Frog, Chestnut-headed Oropendola, Chestnut-mandibled Toucan and Collared Aracari…
San Gerardo de Dota
NaturesLens visits San Gerardo de Dota on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Costa Rica, with time here planned around Basilisk Lizard, Blue Jeans Poison Dart Frog, Chestnut-headed Oropendola, Chestnut-mandibled Toucan…
San Ramon
NaturesLens visits San Ramon on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Costa Rica, with time here planned around Basilisk Lizard, Blue Jeans Poison Dart Frog, Chestnut-headed Oropendola, Chestnut-mandibled Toucan and Collared…
Sarapiquí
NaturesLens visits Sarapiquí on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Costa Rica, with time here planned around Basilisk Lizard, Blue Jeans Poison Dart Frog, Chestnut-headed Oropendola, Chestnut-mandibled Toucan and Collared Aracari…
Tárcoles
NaturesLens visits Tárcoles on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Costa Rica, with time here planned around Basilisk Lizard, Blue Jeans Poison Dart Frog, Chestnut-headed Oropendola, Chestnut-mandibled Toucan and Collared Aracari…
Alajuela
NaturesLens visits Alajuela on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Costa Rica, with time here planned around Basilisk Lizard, Blue Jeans Poison Dart Frog, Chestnut-headed Oropendola, Chestnut-mandibled Toucan and Collared Aracari…
San Carlos
NaturesLens visits San Carlos on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Costa Rica, with time here planned around Atlantic Royal Flycatcher, Basilisk Lizard, Blue Jeans Poison Dart Frog, Chestnut-headed Oropendola and…
NaturesLens Resplendent Quetzal Photography Holidays
NaturesLens typically schedules these photography holidays in April, May, November and December.
NaturesLens Guides Who Photograph This Species
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I photograph the Resplendent Quetzal in Costa Rica?
NaturesLens runs dedicated Resplendent Quetzal photography holidays to Costa Rica, typically departing in April, May, November and December.
What specific locations does NaturesLens use to photograph the Resplendent Quetzal?
NaturesLens photographs the Resplendent Quetzal at Boca Tapada, Caño Negro, Guápiles, San Gerardo de Dota, San Ramon, Sarapiquí, Tárcoles, Alajuela and San Carlos.