Rufous-tailed Hummingbird at Guápiles

Guápiles offers photographers a reliable chance to encounter the Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, one of the signature species associated with this location. Visits during April, May, November or December give the best opportunity to capture this bird in front of the lens. Guápiles is featured on the Ultimate Costa Rican Wildlife, Wildlife Icons of Costa Rica and Essential Costa Rican Wildlife holidays, each providing photographers with the chance to seek out this species on location.