The Copán valley is a birding paradise, with over 330 species identified.

Migratory species arrive starting in September, departing in March and April. During this time, a seasoned birder can identify 40 to 50 species in a couple of hours just walking from downtown to the Copán River, just a mile away!

The surrounding mountains boast an incredible array of habitats, ranging from tropical rain forests, to pine forests and cloud forests. One particularly interesting habitat favored by birds are the local shade-grown coffee plantations. The Audubon Society and the Smithsonian Institution both characterize shade-grown coffee as ´bird-friendly´ habitat. In fact, such habitat is considered the second-best habitat for birds, second only to untouched virgin tropical forest.

Finca Santa Isabel offers such shade-grown habitat, and is just 30 minutes from the hotel. Here birders can pursue their avocation, tour the coffee finca, and enjoy a great cup of the local brew, all on the same trip.

Oropendula nests at Finca Santa Isabel

Copán is blessed with several expert bilingual guides, but their services are often booked well in advance. So we strongly urge you contact us early in the planning stages of your trip, so we can reserve your guide.

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