Estero del Soldado with its combination of ecosystems is the habitat to 116 species of migratory birds and 45 residents.

In the mangrove you can find up to 38 different bird species. Located 15 minutes from San Carlos.

There are other good places for bird watching such as: La Roca Ventana and Las Barajitas Canyon.

In La Manga area you can see birds such as: eagle, sea hawk, pelican, seagulls, cormorants, woodpeckers and auras, among others. Located 20 minutes from San Carlos.