Freshwater Creek Cabanas and the Hopkins area sit at the intersection of multiple extraordinary bird habitats — mangrove lagoons, freshwater creeks, lowland rainforest, coastal wetlands, and agricultural land. This remarkable diversity of ecosystems creates one of the finest birding destinations in all of Central America.

From the moment you wake up at Freshwater Creek, the birds announce themselves. Toucans call from the canopy, kingfishers dive over the creek, and if you're lucky, a jabiru stork may glide overhead on its 8-foot wingspan. Our property alone is a birder's delight — and just a short drive away lies Cockscomb Basin with 290+ recorded species.