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.
Among Latin America’s richest wildlife regions, 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.
Wildlife Watching at Tirimbina: Rainforest, Bridges and Close Encounters
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
Palo Verde National Park, Costa Rica: Wildlife, Boat Tours & Dry Forest
Palo Verde National Park is one of the most distinctive wildlife destinations in Costa Rica. Located in Guanacaste, it protects a rare combination of seasonal wetlands and tropical dry forest, … Read more
What to Expect from 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 sheltered beaches and abundant wildlife. It … Read more
Spotting Wildlife in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica
Costa Rica‘s Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is a magical forest of thick, lush green vegetation shrouded in mist. The forest is so dense that you almost never see the ground. … Read more
Pumas in Costa Rica: Encountering Wild Cats in Corcovado National Park
Costa Rica is home to pumas, but actually seeing one in the wild is exceptionally rare. These elusive cats move mostly under the cover of darkness, range across vast territories, … Read more
The 6 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
Poas Volcano and the Spectacular Costa Rica’s Continental Divide
Poas Volcano sits on Costa Rica’s Central Volcanic Cordillera, a landscape where weather, geology, and geography are constantly in flux. It’s a place where visibility can change in minutes, and … Read more
Exploring La Selva Biological Station: White Bats and Colorful Frogs
We visited La Selva Biological Station in Costa Rica on the advice of our guide in Tirimbina Biological Reserve, who suggested La Selva as a possible place to see the … Read more
Taking a Boat from Drake Bay 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, who was taking us on a … 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