30 Costa Rica Animals and Where to See Them on Your Travels
Costa Rica represents only 0.03% of the earth’s surface, yet it contains more than 5% of the planet’s biodiversity. And chances are, if you are planning a trip to this … Read more
Costa Rica
While representing only 0.03% of the earth’s surface, Costa Rica contains more than 5% of the planet’s biodiversity. This is primarily due to the presence of a wide range of habitat types in the county. From the Caribbean and Pacific coastlines to the mountainous interior, Costa Rica is home to tropical rainforest, dry tropical forest, cloud forest, volcanos, beaches, mangroves, and idyllic islands.
These stunning natural landmarks make up some of the most outstanding wildlife watching destinations in Costa Rica. Head to Corcovado National Park for a chance to see all four species of Costa Rica’s primates, Baird’s tapirs and even a puma, if you are lucky. Spot rainforest birds and poison dart frogs at Tirimbina Reserve and La Selva Biological Station. Watch whales in Drake Bay and hummingbirds in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.
Six Stunning Wild Cats of Costa Rica
While not considered a wild cat watching destination, Costa Rica is home to six species of wild felines: Jaguar, Puma, Ocelot, Margay, Oncilla and Jaguarundi. Most of these cats are … Read more
How to Enjoy Osa Peninsula Wildlife without a Tour
I’d been quite footloose during my trip to Latin America – one month was about as far in advance as I’d arrange anything at all. Corcovado, though, was the one … Read more
Spotting Wildlife in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica
Before you plan a trip to Monteverde, check out our guide to Monteverde Cloud Forest animals and where to see them. Costa Rica‘s Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is a magical … Read more
Corcovado Tour Review: Spotting Wild pumas in Costa Rica
Corcovado National Park is hands down the best place to see wildlife in Costa Rica and to experience the tropical rainforest. As a perk, because the park has been protected … Read more
25 Landmarks in Costa Rica to Add to Your Bucket List
Planning a trip to Costa Rica? Not sure what are the best spots to explore? Use our guide to the landmarks of Costa Rica to put together your Costa Rica itinerary. Costa Rica is … Read more
Road trip: Costa Rica Wildlife & National Parks
Wondering what are the best places to see wildlife in Costa Rica? Ever dreamt of seeing a wild puma on your travels? Then check out our 2-week itinerary for a … Read more
Whale watching in Drake Bay, Costa Rica
Lying on the Pacific side of Costa Rica‘s remote Osa Peninsula, Drake Bay, or Bahía Drake, as Ticos call it, is a tranquil little town with idyllic beaches and plentiful … Read more
Exploring Palo Verde National Park, Costa Rica
Lying in the valley of the Tempisque River in Guanacaste Province and covering 45,492 acres, Palo Verde National Park is one of the most unique National Parks in Costa Rica. … Read more
Wildlife of La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica
One of the main reasons we visited Costa Rica’s northeastern lowlands, as part of our wildlife watching itinerary, was to see the Honduran white bats at Tirimbina Reserve. Sadly, the … Read more
Tirimbina Lodge: wildlife, rainforest and Costa Rica’s longest suspended bridge
Keen to experience the magic of the tropical rainforest in Costa Rica? Love spotting wildlife on your travels? Then spend a couple of days wildlife watching in Tirimbina Lodge and … Read more
Costa Rica’s Continental Divide and Poas Volcano
We arrived in Sierpe soaked to the bone from our boat ride from Drake Bay. Once we changed into dry clothes we jumped into the car and headed for San … Read more
Wild Adventure of Getting to Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica
After spending a day in the tranquil town of Drake Bay we had an early start the following morning to meet our guide Bolivar from Surcos tours who was taking … Read more
Can you see much Wildlife in Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica?
The short answer… yes. If you don’t mind the crowds. Manuel Antonio is one of the top beach towns in Costa Rica, and one of the most popular inexpensive warm … Read more
Surprising Wildlife of Riu Guanacaste Resort, Costa Rica
After exploring Asia for several years, I finally made my way over the Pacific Ocean and, after a brief stopover in New York spent three weeks exploring Costa Rica. My good friends … Read more