15/06/2026
⚡ Nature’s Little Jet Engines: The Hummingbirds of La Fortuna! 🇨🇷✨
If you’ve ever heard a sudden zzzzzt or a tiny flash of iridescent green zoom past your face on our trails, you’ve just encountered one of the rainforest's true wonders: the Hummingbird (el colibrí)! 🌸🛸
Costa Rica is home to over 50 different species of hummingbirds, and our lush trails in La Fortuna are a paradise for them. These tiny birds are absolute marvels of nature!
📊 Fast & Furious: Nature by the Numbers
100 Beats Per Second: That’s how fast their wings can flap, creating that famous "humming" sound.
1,200 BPM: Their heart rate can reach up to 1,200 beats per minute when flying!
360° Movement: They are the only birds in the world that can fly backward, upside down, and hover in mid-air like a drone.
💡 Did you know? Because they burn energy so incredibly fast, hummingbirds need to eat up to half their body weight in flower nectar and tiny insects every single day just to survive!
Keeping an eye out for these colorful jewels is one of the best parts of exploring the rainforest. Whether it's the Rufous-tailed Hummingbird or the spectacular Violet Sabrewing, they never fail to put on a show.
🥾 Want to see them in action? Grab your camera and join us on the trails! Our guides know exactly which flowering plants they love to visit.
🔗 Tap the link in our bio to reserve your spot on our next hike! https://lafortunahikesandtrails.com/tour/la-fortuna-guide-walk/