Costa Rica is a small country with a rich diversity of wildlife. It is home to over 940 species of birds, including 53 species of hummingbirds. Tapir Valley Nature Reserve in northern Costa Rica is a prime destination for birdwatchers and photographers. This 85-hectare reserve has a unique location and diverse habitat, making it possible to see birds from both the Caribbean and Pacific slopes of the country. The reserve is home to a wide variety of hummingbirds, including the Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, Blue-throated Goldentail, Snowcap, Black-crested Coquette, Violet-headed Hummingbird, Brown Violetear, Lesser Violetear, Green Thorntail, Magenta-throated Woodstar, Coppery-headed Emerald, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, White-necked Jacobin, Violet Saber-wing, Scaly-breasted Hummingbird, Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer, Green Hermit, Long-billed Hermit, Stripe-throated Hermit, Band-tailed Barbthroat, and the White-tipped Sicklebill. The reserve is a haven for these fragile ecosystems, and it symbolizes hope for conservationists worldwide.