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Just south of Playa Carrillo is Punta Islita, home to the Macaw Recovery Network (previously The Ara Project), a conservation organization dedicated to the survival 

of Costa Rica’s native macaws. Previously extinct in this area of Guanacaste, the Scarlet Macaw is now back!

The site in Punta Islita is home to the organization’s Macaw Refuge and Breeding Center, where rescued or injured birds from both species that can not be released are kept for breeding purposes. Their young are then released into the wild. 

Over 50 Scarlet Macaws have been released, creating the now famous Wild Scarlet Macaw Reserve, a must see when visiting the Nicoya Peninsula.

  Please note  

• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

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• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

• Not recommended for travelers with back problems

• Minimum drinking age is 18 years

• Children must be accompanied by an adult

• If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.

• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

• You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

• Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Cancellation policy

We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before event**