Our family's birding adventure at Zuroloma Reserve with Neotropical Tours was nothing short of extraordinary. It wasn't just a trip, it was an immersion into an avian paradise that left us speechless. Our guide, Dario Hipo, was a true expert, leading us to hidden gems where we witnessed the legendary Sword-billed Hummingbird, our most sought-after species, in all its glory. His passion for photography was evident as he patiently taught me how to capture 13 magnificent hummingbird species in flight, a skill I had long aspired to master but had never attempted before. But the highlight of our trip was undoubtedly the antpittas. These secretive birds are notoriously difficult to spot, but thanks to Dario's expertise, we had perfect looks at three species: Chestnut-naped, Equatorial, and Tawny. It was a birder's dream come true! Dario's cousins added another layer of expertise to the experience. Their keen eyes and understanding of bird behavior helped us capture frame-worthy shots, ensuring perfect lighting, backgrounds, and perches. And then there was the thrill of hand-feeding hummingbirds! An experience that connected us to these tiny wonders in a way we'll never forget. We visited Zuroloma specifically to see the birds that frequent feeders, but Dario also took us to more remote forest highlands where we encountered even more elusive species. The sheer diversity of birds we encountered was mind-blowing: Sparkling Violetear, Lesser Violetear, Green-tailed Trainbearer, Tyrian Metaltail, Sapphire-vented Puffleg, Shining Sunbeam, Collared Inca, Buff-winged Starfrontlet, Mountain Velvetbreast, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Buff-tailed Coronet, White-bellied Woodstar, Speckled Hummingbird, Chestnut-naped Antpitta, Equatorial Antpitta, Tawny Antpitta, Band-tailed Pigeon, Turquoise Jay, White-tailed Tyrannulet, White-crested Elaenia, Black-crested Warbler, Variable Hawk, Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle, American Kestrel, Crimson-mantled Woodpecker, Azara's Spinetail, Plain-tailed Wren, Blackish Tapaculo, Tufted Tit-Tyrant, Crowned Chat-Tyrant, Rufous-breasted Chat-Tyrant, Brown-bellied Swallow, Great Thrush, Rufous-collared Sparrow, Yellow-breasted Brushfinch, Spectacled Redstart, Cinereous Conebill, Glossy Flowerpiercer, Black Flowerpiercer, White-sided Flowerpiercer, Masked Flowerpiercer, Plushcap, Blue-capped Tanager, Hooded Mountain Tanager, Scarlet-bellied Mountain Tanager, Rufous-chested Tanager, and Red-crested Cotinga. To top it all off, lunch at Villa Doris in Nono was a delicious treat. Neotropical Tours didn't just meet our expectations, they blew them away. This trip was an unforgettable adventure into the heart of nature's wonders, and we can't recommend Dario and Neotropical enough!

I had a great experience on the 2024 Brazil Atlantic Forest tour with Neotropical Nature and Birding Trips. We were able to see a wide array of birds, including many endemics, and other life, with great scenery and the ability to sample local foods and deserts. Local specialist guides were also used to maximize our experience. The guides were also particularly attentive to helping me optimize photography experiences. I highly recommend the tour.

My husband and I went on the full day Mindo tour with afternoon lek option and had a wonderful guide named Gabriel. Would highly recommend! They were so knowledgeable about all the birds and loved sharing their passion with us. The ride was comfortable and they were very accommodating to what we wanted to see. Thank you!