Destinations
Nature and birdwatching guides to the Caribbean and Latin America. More destinations are on the way.
Costa RicaCosta Rica for nature lovers: where and when to see the resplendent quetzal, Monteverde cloud forest, sloths, turtle…
DominicaDominica, the Nature Island: sperm whale watching, the Boiling Lake hike, Morne Trois Pitons, the Waitukubuli trail and…
GrenadaGrenada beyond the beaches: Grand Etang crater lake and forest, the rare Grenada dove, waterfalls and hiking trails,…
GuyanaGuyana for wildlife lovers: Kaieteur Falls, the Iwokrama rainforest and canopy walkway, the Rupununi savannah, giant…
JamaicaBirding in Jamaica: where to see the doctor bird and the island's endemic birds, the Blue Mountains and Cockpit…
Saint LuciaWhere to see the Saint Lucia parrot, the island's rainforest trails and the Pitons, plus whale watching and the best…
Trinidad and TobagoBirding in Trinidad and Tobago: Asa Wright and the Northern Range, scarlet ibis at Caroni Swamp, Tobago's Main Ridge,…
Frequently asked questions
Which Caribbean island is best for birdwatching?
For variety in a short trip, Trinidad and Tobago is hard to beat. Dominica and Saint Lucia add island birds found nowhere else. See each guide for the details.
Do UK travellers need a visa for these destinations?
Entry rules change. Check the GOV.UK FCDO travel advice for your destination before you book - every guide links to the right page.
When is the best time to go?
Most of the region is driest from about December or January to April or May. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November.