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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.

Monteverded Cloud Forest Animals

Spotting Wildlife in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica

22 December 202221 December 2022 by Margarita

Before you plan a trip to Monteverde, check out our guide to Monteverde Cloud Forest animals and where to see them. Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is a magical forest of … Read more

Costa Rica puma on a three-day corcovado tour

Corcovado Tour Review: Spotting Wild pumas in Costa Rica

2 January 202311 December 2022 by Margarita

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

13 September 202111 March 2021 by Margarita

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

Hoffmann's two-toed sloth in Tirimbina Reserve, Costa Rica itinerary

Road trip: Costa Rica Wildlife & National Parks

22 January 20236 February 2021 by Margarita

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

Whale watching in Drake Bay, Costa Rica

19 January 20236 January 2021 by Margarita

Lying on the pacific side of the remote Osa Peninsula, Drake Bay, or Bahía Drake, as Ticos call it, is a tranquil little town with idyllic beaches and plentiful wildlife. … Read more

Exploring Palo Verde National Park in Costa Rica

Exploring Palo Verde National Park, Costa Rica

27 October 20223 August 2020 by Margarita

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

Broad-billed motmot at La Selva Biological Station

Wildlife of La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica

26 February 20221 April 2020 by Margarita

One of the main reasons we visited Costa Rica’s north-eastern lowlands, as part of our wildlife watching itinerary, was to see the Honduran white bats at Tirimbina Reserve. Sadly, the … Read more

Wildlife watching at Tirimbina

Tirimbina Lodge: wildlife, rainforest and Costa Rica’s longest suspended bridge

26 February 202230 March 2020 by Margarita

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

Landmarks in Costa Rica - La Paz river

Costa Rica’s Continental Divide and Poas Volcano

26 February 202227 March 2020 by Margarita

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

Corcovado Tour-corcovado beach

Wild Adventure of Getting to Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica

26 February 202220 March 2020 by Margarita

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

View of Manuel Antonio

Can you see much Wildlife in Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica?

23 January 202310 March 2020 by Margarita

The short answer… yes. If you don’t mind the crowds. Manuel Antonio is one of the top beach towns in Costa Rica, and it attracts a lot of visitors. Most … Read more

Tamarindo beach - Guanacaste

Surprising Wildlife of Riu Guanacaste Resort, Costa Rica

26 February 20221 March 2020 by Margarita

This year 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 from Canada decided on … Read more

Six Stunning Wild Cats of Costa Rica

1 December 20228 January 2020 by Margarita

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. As I am heading to … Read more

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