Bijagua de Upala, Costa Rica
Bijagua's lush rainforest doesn't follow a season — Two-toed Sloths, Baird's Tapirs, and Keel-billed Toucans are here waiting for you every month. Discover the climate that makes this restored forest a year-round wildlife haven.
Whether skies are clear or clouds cling to the slopes of Tenorio Volcano, the wildlife at Green Hill keeps moving. Rain brings out the herps and night creatures; dry spells open the canopy for birding and photography. Here's how each experience plays to the conditions.
Guided Tour / Excursion · from $50
Experience the real Costa Rican jungle
Guided Tour / Excursion · from $50
Experience tropical rainforest
Guided Tour / Excursion · from $50
Meet the special birds of Bijagua
Guided Tour / Excursion · from $50
See sloths in their natural environment
Climate & Conditions at Green Hill
Bijagua de Upala sits on the northern Caribbean slope of the Tenorio Volcano range, where moisture-laden trade winds meet volcanic highlands. The result is a warm, humid climate with rainfall spread across the year — the very engine that powers the biodiversity of Green Hill's restored forest. There is no bad time to visit. The dry season (roughly December through April) offers clearer skies ideal for birding and photography, while the wet season fills the forest with amphibians, lush vegetation, and the dramatic atmosphere that brings a restored landscape to life. Daytime temperatures typically hover in a comfortable tropical range, with the elevation of Bijagua keeping the heat from becoming oppressive.
Clearer mornings and longer windows of good light make this prime time for spotting Keel-billed Toucans, Collared Aracaris, and watching sloths bask in the canopy. Trails are easier underfoot and visibility into the forest improves.
Rainfall revives the recovering forest and brings out herps, night frogs, and dramatic mist across the hillside. Wildlife activity remains high — Baird's Tapirs and sloths are year-round residents unaffected by the rain.
Green Hill Wildlife Tours welcomes visitors every day of the week, from 8 AM to 4 PM. Reach out to plan your birding, herping, night walk, or photography experience around your travel dates — we'll help you make the most of whatever the season brings.