Rufous-tailed Hummingbird at Boca Tapada

Boca Tapada is a reliable spot for encountering the Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, one of the signature species photographers can expect to find in this specific corner of Costa Rica. Visitors joining the Ultimate Costa Rican Wildlife, Wildlife Icons of Costa Rica, or Essential Costa Rican Wildlife holidays all pass through this location, giving multiple opportunities to train a lens on this species. Sightings are typical across April, May, November, and December, so travellers timing their trip within these months stand the best chance of success. As with all NaturesLens locations, Boca Tapada has been carefully matched to this species based on confirmed, approved records.