slicktripEvery February to MayResplendent quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) male brings food into a nest
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San Gerardo de Dota · Every February to May
Quetzal nesting season
Resplendent quetzals nest in the cloud forest above the Savegre valley and show themselves at dawn.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into San Jose for February 15 to May 31, 2027, round trips of 3 to 7 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Mornings at 2,200 metres are cold; bring layers.
- Book a guide the night before; sightings are best between 5.30 and 8 a.m.
- San José is about two and a half hours by car via the Cerro de la Muerte highway, then a steep valley road.
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