Irazu Volcano National Park

Trips: 1

Irazu Volcano is only an hour away from San Jose.  Species like Black-capped Flycatcher, Flame-throated Warbler, Black-thighed Grosbeak and a few other highland birds can be observed rather easily. Volcano Junco is found at the top near the crater. A restaurant near the park entrance has hummingbird feeders and can usually produce Volcano, Talamanca, and Fiery-throated Hummingbirds. 

Irazu's high forest is also a good place to observe the Central American race of the Hairy Woodpecker - a significantly smaller and browner version of the Hairy Woodpecker observed in the United States. Acorn Woodpeckers are also fairly common. 

Stopping along the way, I have seen Resplendent Quetzal, Costa Rican Pygmy Owl, and both Silky-Flycatchers. It's an easy place for highland species especially if you are pressed for time. 

Ebird observations (bar chart) at Irazu National Park - https://ebird.org/barchart?r=L441921&yr=all&m=