As of today, past peak, season runs to ~June 30. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Carara National Park and the adjacent Tarcoles-Punta Leona area host one of Costa Rica’s largest remaining breeding populations of Scarlet Macaws.
Pairs use tall cavity trees and artificial nest boxes; nests are occupied through the dry-season breeding window when chicks are present in nests and parents regularly commute to feeding areas.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Carara National Park Visitor Entrance / Visitor Center (main parking) |
| Tarcoles / 'Crocodile Bridge' roadside pullouts (Rio Tárcoles bridge viewpoint) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
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