I asked GOD to see one quetzal at Monteverde; He gave me 8!!! Additionally, He provided Esteban, an exceptional guide.
In THREE hours, despite strong winds, we saw: 6 male quetzals with long and short plumes, 2 female quetzals, toucanets (small toucans), the large, colorful keel-billed toucan mama with her two babies, coatis, capuchin monkeys, motmots, 7 varieties of hummingbirds, a tree porcupine, an agouti eating a baby bird, quail birds, wrens, sparrows, tanagers, yellow-throats, flycatchers, brown jays, black guan, and numerous other bird species whose names I cannot recall.
Esteban is a fantastic guide—great with the scope, patient, and very friendly.
If you want world-class service and the best experience: HIRE ESTEBAN!!!