Guia Naturalista Olman Gonzalez
Guia Naturalista Olman Gonzalez
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David G
5 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
We had an excellent time with Olman, who was very informative about the wildlife in the park and extremely helpful in providing advice on not only birdwatching but also other local places to visit. We were blown away by Olman’s ability to spot all types of birds as well as the very rare quetzal.
Highly recommend Olman as a guide for understanding the beautiful wildlife in the Monteverde reserve. A brilliant morning and would love to do again 🙂
Highly recommend Olman as a guide for understanding the beautiful wildlife in the Monteverde reserve. A brilliant morning and would love to do again 🙂
Written 30 June 2022
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Thank you very much for choosing us for your holidays,it was a very good experience been with you around.
I hope to see you soon back in Costa Rica.
Cheers.
Olman González.
Written 30 July 2022
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TrailBlazer281019
1 contribution
Dec 2023 • Solo
A nice couple we met during a night tour in Monteverde recommended Olman. I was hoping he might help me find the Resplendent Quetzal. My husband wasn’t feeling well so I went alone to meet Olman at Monteverde Cloud Forest for an early morning guided tour. As we walked, Olman described to me how the reserve was founded, discussed the ecosystem in detail, and answered my many questions. He was so knowledgeable, I was surprised to hear he wasn’t a retired professor. His ability to imitate various bird sounds was impressive and I am so grateful that he was able to find the elusive Quetzal. If you are looking for a friendly, kind, knowledgeable guide, who can spot birds and other animals, then Olman is your guide!
Written 14 January 2024
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John T
Boulder, CO6 contributions
May 2022 • Family
Olman was recommended by our hotel owner and he was simply amazing! His knowledge of local flora and fauna was truly impressive but most impressive was his ability to see and call out to wildlife, especially the Quetzals! We called him the Quetzal Whisperer because of his ability to find and summon Quetzals. We hired Olman for both a day tour at the Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve and also for a night tour in the Wildlife Refuge Monteverde, two very different but equally enjoyable experiences. Olman is just a delightful, curious, passionate, and humble human being who loves his work!
Written 24 May 2022
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Thanks for visiting us,what a pleasure to guide you and rest of the crew,i am so glad you had a good time.
I'll be very happy to guide you when you return to Costa Rica.
Written 26 May 2022
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Nicole G
5 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
Olman was recommended by our hotel after having a horrible first guide experience. He was incredibly patient and knowledgeable about all of the flora and fauna that we encountered. We originally hired him for a night tour in Monteverde, but then subsequently hired him for tours in the Cloud Forest, Carara National Park and Manuel Antonio National Park.
He absolutely saved our trip and his easygoing approach made our experience so enjoyable!
He absolutely saved our trip and his easygoing approach made our experience so enjoyable!
Written 26 June 2022
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Thank you,all your family Is wonderful,to me was a great experience, going around for a few days with you and trying to get some of what you had book was a challenge,i am happy that everthing came out good and Is my pleasure seen nice people having a good time in Costa Rica.
Thanks again and looking forward to see you back in country.
Olman González.
Written 30 July 2022
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suzi
Payson, UT6 contributions
Mar 2021 • Family
We had such a awesome trip!!! If you are looking for a birding guide for a day or 10 days Olman is the guy!!! He net us at the airport and we then got a rental car, we had him be the driver and that was perfect. He knows the area very well. We started our trip in Herredia his home town. And that was a wonderful advantage...we saw many species of birds and he also knew the best soda eating places. We then went to Monte Verde and that was my favorite part. He also does daily guiding for birding at momteverde so again we had a expert. We saw many species on our way there and in the park we saw the Respendant Querzal! Next was lake Arenal. What a highlight. We saw a great potoo!! We also enjoyed some owling and staying on a wonderful airbnb He found. Our last location was Jaco. We also added lots of species here, a few more owls and Herons were my favorites!
Written 26 December 2021
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Thank you very much,it was a good trip,glad everthing was great for you.
Olman González
Written 14 January 2022
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Emma G
14 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
Olman was our tour guide for our trip to Costa Rica. He was so knowledgable about all of the areas we visited and he knew so much about the animals and plants we came across. He’s also a great guy! Very approachable and friendly.
Written 8 August 2023
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VerixH
Hamm, Germany4 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
In Feburary 2018 we went on a night walk with Olman Gonzáles and we saw a lot of animals. He is very knowledgeable about flora and fauna, and a very respectful person. I highly recommend booking him.
Written 19 February 2018
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Thank you very much,it was my pleasure to help you having a good time in Costa Rica.
Written 10 March 2018
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uepianogirl
Evansville, IN1,650 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
My husband and I had done a day tour in Monteverde with Olman 4 years ago, so we contacted him again when we decided to bring our kids back with us this summer.
First, we spent a morning in Monteverde and Olman was able to spot tons of wildlife, including the elusive quetzal, a sloth, monkeys, a tarantula, and a young viper, which is apparently rare to see during the day. He was very knowledgeable about the wildlife, as well as all the plant life. We also appreciated his patience with our two small children.
Olman also provided a private night tour, which did not disappoint. He was able to find even more animals, including a porcupine, a kinkajou, a viper, an armadillo, etc. Even though it was raining during the tour, it was still a productive evening, and Olman made it easy...there is no way we would have spotted these animals if he had not been with us!
We recommend anyone visiting Monteverde to contact Olman and schedule a tour.
First, we spent a morning in Monteverde and Olman was able to spot tons of wildlife, including the elusive quetzal, a sloth, monkeys, a tarantula, and a young viper, which is apparently rare to see during the day. He was very knowledgeable about the wildlife, as well as all the plant life. We also appreciated his patience with our two small children.
Olman also provided a private night tour, which did not disappoint. He was able to find even more animals, including a porcupine, a kinkajou, a viper, an armadillo, etc. Even though it was raining during the tour, it was still a productive evening, and Olman made it easy...there is no way we would have spotted these animals if he had not been with us!
We recommend anyone visiting Monteverde to contact Olman and schedule a tour.
Written 21 July 2019
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Gyda B
24 contributions
Mar 2019
If you are in Monteverde you should definitly take contact to Olman. I been with him on several daytours in Monteverde reserve with my groups and as well on night tours and coffee tours. He knows so much about everything nature, birds, plants, animals, culture etc. Just ask him and he will tell you. He is a nice guy and always with a smile on his face!
I can recommend him 110%!
I can recommend him 110%!
Written 27 March 2019
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polly1979
Portsmouth, UK30 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
Olman is very knowledgeable about birds and where to find them. He was very patient when pointing them out. He made birdspotting very easy for us. We really wanted to see Quetzals. We saw males and females nesting and Olman even spotted one feeding a preying mantis to its chick. We also saw dozens of other species that we wouldn’t have otherwise seen without his help and guidance. He has excellent interpersonal skills and a great sense of humour. The guiding was brilliant value for money. Olman even told us where we could find a Bellbird whilst we were visiting the hanging bridges at Selvatura in the afternoon (thank you Olman we found the bell bird exactly where you said he’d be!!)
Thank you for a wonderful morning, we will
definitely recommend you
Thank you for a wonderful morning, we will
definitely recommend you
Written 29 April 2019
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Thank you very much for visiting us,it was a real pleasure to take you and your parents for this birwatching experiencie, i'll be happy to doi again.
Olman González
olmangonzalez.cr@gmail.com
Written 1 May 2019
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Hello Olman,
I would like to visite Monteverde in September and send a few days there.
Would you accept to guide me ? What can you propose ?
Many thanks in advance for your answer.
Kind regards,
Peggy
Written 24 August 2023
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