Skip the main reserve’s congestion for this accessible sanctuary where the canopy actually breaks for photos. You see agoutis, motmots, and coatis here without fighting crowds. Definitely book the 7am birdwatching tour; guides with high-end scopes turn a distant blur into a clear quetzal sighting. Spend three hours wandering the clear meadow trails. Bring legit waterproof boots, even during dry season, because cloud forest mud is no joke. Seriously, book the morning slot.
