Photography Admissions
Flexible access options for bird and hummingbird photography in Costa Rica.
- Flexible full-day and 3-hour (*) photography admission passes available
- Private access designed for photographers seeking flexible and distinctive setups, quality light, close proximity, high density, and species variety
- A top hummingbird photography hotspot in the world, located just 60 km from San José
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Photography at Quinta GALEON Lodge
The Scope of Bird & Hummingbird Photography at QGL
Photography at Quinta GALEON Lodge goes far beyond a simple visit or a casual birding stop. Located just 60 km from San José, at 2,050 meters (6,700 ft) in the Talamanca Highlands, QGL sits at a unique convergence point between the Central Valley, the Dota Coffee Valley, La Zona de los Santos, and the natural routes that connect the Caribbean and Pacific ecosystems.
This strategic location places photographers in the heart of one of Costa Rica’s richest high-elevation birding areas, with 250+ bird species in the surrounding region and 26+ hummingbird species photographed on-site—making QGL a top hummingbird photography hotspot recognized by photographers from around the world.
This is a photography destination created for those who value quality light, proximity, variety, and intentional design, all in one carefully curated place.
A Complete Photography Day Experience
A Full Day of Hummingbird and Bird Photography at Quinta GALEON Lodge includes:
- Full access to all birding and photography facilities, and QGL infrastructure
- Multiple hummingbird and bird photography setups
- Mountain views, coffee break, superb lunch + signature hospitality
- A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere—a true “Home Away From Home”
- Flexible full-day and 3-hour (*) photography admission passes available
- (*) Admission only. Additional photography hours or meal services are available upon request and payable on site
Whether you are staying at Quinta GALEON Lodge, lodging nearby or simply passing through the region, this photography experience will provide you with countless natural backdrops, portable, flexible photography setups that can be moved according to the photographer’s creativity and needs, all within a compact photography area of under 150 m².
You will enjoy exceptional hummingbird density, every moment of your stay, so you can focus on photography, not logistics.
Why This Experience Is Truly Unique?
Designed for Hummingbirds. Created for Photographers.
In 2015, Quinta GALEON Lodge was intentionally expanded and redesigned entirely around hummingbirds, which visit the property 13 hours a day, 365 days a year. From its very conception, the project was built by and for photographers, with one clear objective:
to create a distinctive environment where exceptional photography happens naturally.
Today, Quinta GALEON Lodge offers:
- One of the highest densities of hummingbirds found in a single location
- Countless natural backdrops and creative setups, allowing for endless photographic variations
- Close-range photography opportunities, ideal for both artistic and technical work
- A purpose-built photography area, designed to maximize results while minimizing effort
This is not a random hummingbird place. It is a carefully designed hummingbird photography sanctuary, refined over years of experience and collaboration with photographers.
